Tamsulosin Sustained-Release Tablets 0.2 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

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 as appropriate according to symptoms.

This medication should not be used by patients who have had an allergic reaction to this medication or its ingredients. Patients with orthostatic hypotension should avoid use as symptoms may worsen. Caution is needed for patients with severely impaired liver function as blood concentration of this medication may increase. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication. This medication contains lactose, thus it should not be used by patients with genetic disorders that impede lactose digestion. Patients with severely impaired kidney function should use this medication with caution as its blood concentration may increase. Elderly patients may have a risk of diminished kidney function, thus should start with a lower dose and be monitored closely. Patients taking antihypertensive agents or certain cardiovascular medications should be cautious as there is an increased risk of orthostatic hypotension. Particularly, the risk of blood pressure lowering due to interactions may increase when taken with PDE5 inhibitors or CYP3A4 inhibitors, thus expert consultation is necessary. It is generally recommended that patients taking alpha-1 blockers do not combine use with this medication; however, if necessary, it should be administered with great care. Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, blood pressure decrease, palpitations, dyspepsia, and allergic reactions may occur; if any abnormal symptoms appear, consult a healthcare provider immediately. Especially if severe symptoms like syncope or loss of consciousness occur, discontinuation should be done immediately and appropriate treatment should be sought. This medication may lower blood pressure, thus caution is required to avoid overdose, and dizziness may occur when standing up quickly from sitting or lying; it is advised to move slowly. When driving or performing hazardous tasks, caution is advised to reduce the risk of accidents due to dizziness or drowsiness. This medication is not a fundamental treatment method, thus if ineffective, consider surgery or other treatment options. This medication should not be chewed or opened; it must be taken with water. Store in a place out of the reach of children, and avoid transferring to another container. This medication should not be used by pregnant women or children under 18 years old, and elderly patients should start with low doses and be administered with caution.

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture and should be stored in a well-closed container. The storage temperature should maintain room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This ensures the medication's effectiveness is safely maintained.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle