Samchundang Tamsulosin Extended-Release Tablet 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 medicine is an alpha-1 blocker and is primarily used for the relief of symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Patients who have had allergies to this medicine or its components should not take it. Patients with orthostatic hypotension may experience worsened symptoms, so it is advisable not to use this medicine. Patients with severely impaired liver function may have a higher concentration of the drug, so it is safely avoided. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medicine. Patients with severely impaired kidney function or the elderly should take caution as drug concentration may increase. Interactions may occur when taken with antihypertensives, PDE5 inhibitors, CYP3A4 inhibitors, etc., so consult a physician and use cautiously. In particular, patients taking other alpha-1 blockers should generally avoid this medicine, but if absolutely necessary, it should be administered with caution. During the course of this medicine, side effects such as dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, headaches, and drowsiness may occur, so care should be taken when driving or performing hazardous tasks. Rarely, skin rashes, itching, hypotension, palpitations, liver dysfunction, and other abnormal symptoms may occur, so if any unusual symptoms arise, contact a doctor immediately. Excessive dosing may lead to a significant drop in blood pressure, so always adhere to the prescribed dosage. This medicine should not be chewed or opened; it should be taken whole with water for safety. This medicine is not used in children or adolescents under 18 due to insufficient safety and efficacy evidence. This medicine has symptoms resembling prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia; therefore, prostate cancer must be assessed before administration.

• Fainting
• loss of consciousness
• dizziness
• balance disorder
• orthostatic dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• irritability
• insomnia
• decreased libido

This medicine may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the effectiveness and safety of the medicine can be well maintained.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle