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Hanmi Tams Capsule 0.4mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Hanmi Tams Capsule 0.4mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationHard capsuleOral
Ingredient · strength
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride›0.4mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
Hanmi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A hard capsule with a pale yellow enteric-coated granule and a lower part that is a cloudy yellow-orange color.
Packaging
30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201508552 · Approved 2015.12.31 · Insurance code 643507490

Summary

Main use
Improvement of voiding disorders associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer tamsulosin hydrochloride 0.4mg once daily by mouth after a meal. Swallow this medicine whole; do not crush or chew it.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Hanmi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of voiding disorders associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia

  • Urination disorders
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This medication is used to improve urination disorders caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia, such as difficulty urinating or frequent urination.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer tamsulosin hydrochloride 0.4mg once daily by mouth after a meal. Swallow this medicine whole; do not crush or chew it.

Precautions

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication or its components, patients with symptoms of orthostatic hypotension, patients with severely impaired liver function, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take it. Additionally, patients with severely impaired kidney function, the elderly, and patients taking specific medications should use this medication with caution. Especially in cases of taking antihypertensives, PDE5 inhibitors, CYP3A4 inhibitors, and alpha-1 blockers, it is important to consult with a physician. While taking this medication, various side effects such as dizziness, headache, dyspepsia, and diarrhea may occur. There is a risk of sudden blood pressure drops causing fainting, so you should move slowly when standing up and inform your doctor immediately if any symptoms appear. Elderly patients or patients with weakened kidney function may require dosage adjustments, so follow your doctor's instructions. Do not chew or open the capsule; it must be taken as directed. Take it out from the PTP packaging and store it out of the reach of children. Furthermore, caution should be taken when driving or performing hazardous tasks during the use of this medication. If this medication does not provide therapeutic benefits, other treatment options may need to be considered, so consult with medical personnel if effectiveness is lacking. Finally, this medication is not indicated for women and children, and it should not be taken by pregnant women.

Side effects

  • Abdominal discomfort
  • upper abdominal pain
  • dizziness
  • diarrhea
  • dyspepsia
  • shingles
  • decreased semen volume
  • headache
  • lightheadedness
  • eye pain
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  • thirst
  • ejaculation disorder
  • retrograde ejaculation
  • congestion
  • itching
  • syncope
  • loss of consciousness
  • altered sense of balance
  • orthostatic dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • irritability
  • insomnia
  • decreased libido
  • anxiety
  • numbness
  • tachycardia
  • decreased blood pressure
  • orthostatic hypotension
  • palpitations
  • arrhythmia
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • abdominal discomfort
  • feeling of fullness
  • stomachache
  • loss of appetite
  • constipation
  • dental disorders
  • swallowing difficulties
  • jaundice
  • elevated AST
  • elevated ALT
  • burning sensation in the pharynx
  • general fatigue
  • nasal congestion
  • nosebleed
  • edema
  • urinary incontinence
  • altered taste
  • gynecomastia
  • priapism
  • infection
  • lethargy
  • back pain
  • chest pain
  • rhinitis
  • pharyngitis
  • increased coughing
  • sinusitis
  • abnormal ejaculation
  • amblyopia
  • intraoperative iris hypotension syndrome
  • blurred vision
  • visual impairment
  • erythema multiforme
  • exfoliative dermatitis
  • shortness of breath
  • ejaculation failure
  • erythema
  • tinnitus
  • vascular edema
  • skin desquamation
  • cholangitis
  • shoulder impingement syndrome
  • male reproductive organ abscess
  • reproductive dysfunction
  • inguinal hernia
  • colitis
  • transient ischemic attack
  • kidney stones
  • hematuria
  • dysuria
  • frequent urination
  • neurogenic bladder
  • urinary stones
  • abdominal pain
  • acute abdominal pain
  • small bowel diverticulitis
  • abdominal distension
  • erectile dysfunction
  • prostatitis
  • periorbital edema
  • low back pain
  • general weakness
  • foreign body sensation
  • peripheral edema
  • tremor
  • myelopathy
  • Parkinson's disease
  • fracture
  • acute alcohol poisoning
  • hyperlipidemia
  • prostate cancer
  • angina
  • hypertension
  • mental disorders
  • cough

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A hard capsule with a pale yellow enteric-coated granule and a lower part that is a cloudy yellow-orange color.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle

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