Tamsulosin Sustained Release Tablet 0.2 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer tamsulosin hydrochloride 0.2 mg 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. Patients who have had an allergic reaction to this drug or any of its components, patients with orthostatic hypotension, severe liver dysfunction, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and patients with hereditary lactase deficiency should not take this medication. In addition, patients with severely impaired kidney function, elderly patients, and those taking specific antihypertensive agents, PDE5 inhibitors, or CYP3A4 inhibitors should use this drug with caution. In particular, patients taking alpha-1 blockers should generally refrain from taking this medication, but it should be administered carefully only if absolutely necessary. This medication can lower blood pressure, which may cause symptoms such as dizziness or fainting; therefore, blood pressure changes should be closely monitored during treatment. Drowsiness or dizziness may occur, so caution is needed when driving or performing hazardous tasks. If allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching, or hives occur, discontinue use immediately, and gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain may also arise. If abnormalities in liver function or jaundice symptoms occur, consult a physician. This medication may cause rare side effects like priapism, so if an erection persists for an extended period, inform medical personnel immediately. When taking this medication, do not chew or open the capsules; take them whole with water and avoid taking directly from PTP packaging. Keep out of reach of children and it is advisable not to transfer to another container. Women who are pregnant or children under 18 years of age should not take this medication, and elderly patients should start at a lower dose while monitoring their condition. Additionally, this medication may interact with other antihypertensive agents or specific drugs, so be sure to inform healthcare professionals about any medications being taken.

Fainting, loss of consciousness, dizziness, abnormal sense of balance, orthostatic dizziness, headache, drowsiness, irritability, insomnia, decreased libido, anxiety, numbness, tachycardia, low blood pressure, orthostatic hypotension, palpitations, arrhythmia, rash, itching, hives, nausea, vomiting, discomfort in the stomach, feeling of fullness, stomach pain, loss of appetite, thirst, constipation, diarrhea, dental disorders, swallowing difficulties, elevated AST, elevated ALT, jaundice, burning sensation in the throat, general malaise, nasal congestion, nosebleed, edema, urinary incontinence, dysgeusia, gynecomastia, priapism, infection, lethargy, back pain, chest pain, rhinitis, pharyngitis, increased cough, sinusitis, abnormal ejaculation, amblyopia, intraoperative syndrome of iris hypotonia, blurred vision, visual impairment, erythema multiforme, dermatitis exfoliativa, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, photosensitivity reaction, discomfort in the chest, dyspnea, erectile dysfunction, flushing, tinnitus, skin disorders of the tongue, skin disorders of the lips, skin disorders of the face, skin peeling, rarely priapism, cataract, iris hypotonia syndrome during glaucoma surgery, cholangitis, shoulder girdle syndrome, male genital abscess, reproductive dysfunction, inguinal hernia, colitis, transient ischemic attack, kidney stones, hematuria, dysuria, polyuria, neurogenic bladder, urinary stones, abdominal pain, acute abdominal pain, diverticulitis, hematochezia, abdominal distension, erectile dysfunction, impotence, prostatitis, periorbital edema, low back pain, systemic weakness, foreign body sensation, peripheral edema, tremor, myelopathy, Parkinson's disease, fractures, acute alcohol intoxication, hyperlipidemia, prostate cancer, angina, hypertension, mental disorders, cough

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Also, it is best to store it at a temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

White, round, film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle