Hyundai Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients allergic to this medication or its components, patients with orthostatic hypotension, patients with severe liver dysfunction, or women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication. Additionally, patients with severely impaired renal function, the elderly, and those taking certain antihypertensive medications or other drugs (such as PDE5 inhibitors, CYP3A4 inhibitors, etc.) should use this medication cautiously. In particular, patients taking alpha-1 blockers should be careful when using this medication due to the risk of orthostatic hypotension, and should only take it when necessary. While taking this medication, various side effects such as dizziness, hypotension, arrhythmia, digestive disorders, and skin rashes may occur, so if you experience any unusual symptoms, you should consult a doctor immediately. Rarely, serious allergic reactions, liver function abnormalities, or prolonged erections have been reported. This medication can lower blood pressure, so care should be taken to avoid overdose, and especially, dizziness may occur when getting up; thus, it is advisable to change positions slowly. Also, this medication is not a curative treatment but is for symptom relief; if there is no effect, other treatment options should be considered. When performing dangerous tasks such as driving or operating machinery, caution is advisable due to possible dizziness. Patients with a history of allergies should be especially careful, as allergic reactions may occur when using this medication if there is a history of allergy to sulfa drugs. This medication may interact with other antihypertensive agents or certain medications, so you must inform your doctor of any medications you are taking. Additionally, it is not safe for use in pregnant or nursing women, or children under 18 years of age as safety has not been established. Elderly patients may have decreased renal function, so treatment should start with a low dose while monitoring their condition, and care must also be taken with the method of taking this medication. For example, capsules should not be chewed or opened, and they should be taken out of their PTP packaging before consumption, and oral disintegrating tablets should be taken with water for safety. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

• Syncope
• loss of consciousness
• dizziness
• balance dysfunction
• orthostatic dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• irritability
• insomnia
• decreased libido

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage can help keep the medication effective for a longer period.

Appearance

An apricot-colored capsule with a white to pale yellow pellet inside.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle