Tamsulosin Extended Release 0.2 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer tamsulosin hydrochloride orally at a dose of 0.2 mg once daily after a meal. Swallow this drug whole; do not crush or chew it. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.

This drug should not be used in patients with a history of hypersensitivity reactions such as angioedema or symptoms of orthostatic hypotension, and in patients with severely impaired liver function. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication. Patients with severely impaired kidney function or the elderly, and those taking certain antihypertensive agents or other medications should use this drug with caution. In particular, patients on alpha-1 blockers should generally not be given this drug, but if absolutely necessary, it should be used with caution. This drug may lower blood pressure and cause dizziness or fainting upon standing, so care should be taken when changing positions. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur, so driving or operating hazardous machinery should be avoided. If allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching, or hives occur, use should be discontinued immediately. Liver dysfunction or jaundice may occur, so careful observation is necessary. Overdose of this drug may pose a risk of lowered blood pressure; therefore, the prescribed dosage must be strictly followed. This medication should not be chewed or opened but must be taken with water, and care should be taken to not take it without water when lying down. Pregnant women or children under the age of 18 should not take this drug, and elderly patients should start at a low dosage and carefully increase it. This drug may interact with other antihypertensive agents or certain antibiotics and analgesics, so any current medications should be disclosed to healthcare personnel. Since symptoms of prostate cancer may resemble those of enlargement, it is essential to confirm the absence of prostate cancer before using this medication. Additionally, this drug may rarely cause priapism; if such symptoms occur, notify healthcare personnel immediately. Store out of reach of children and take care not to transfer to another container.

Fainting, loss of consciousness, dizziness, balance disorders, orthostatic dizziness, headache, drowsiness, irritability, insomnia, decreased libido, anxiety, numbness, tachycardia, low blood pressure, orthostatic hypotension, palpitations, arrhythmia, rash, itching, hives, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, heaviness in the stomach, stomach pain, loss of appetite, thirst, constipation, diarrhea, dental disorders, dysphagia, AST elevation, ALT elevation, jaundice, burning sensation in the throat, general malaise, nasal congestion, nosebleeds, edema, urinary incontinence, altered taste sensation, gynecomastia, priapism, infection, lethargy, back pain, chest pain, rhinitis, pharyngitis, increased coughing, sinusitis, abnormal ejaculation, amblyopia, intraoperative iris tension reduction syndrome, blurred vision, visual impairment, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, photosensitivity reaction, chest discomfort, dyspnea, sexual dysfunction, erythema, tinnitus, skin conditions of the tongue, skin conditions of the lips, skin conditions of the facial area, skin peeling

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from exposure to air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the effectiveness of the drug.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle