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Tamsulosin Sustained Release Tablet 0.2 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Tamsulosin Sustained Release Tablet 0.2 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride›0.2mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Ixu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201902765 · Approved 2019.04.29 · Insurance code 658502130

Summary

Main use
Improvement of voiding symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer tamsulosin hydrochloride 0.2mg orally once daily after a meal. Swallow this medicine whole; do not crush or chew it. Adjust the dose appropriately according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Ixu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of voiding symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia

  • Urination disorders
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This medication is used to improve urination disorders caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medication should not be used by certain patients. For example, individuals with allergies to this medication or its components, those with a history of hypersensitivity reactions such as angioedema, patients with orthostatic hypotension, those with severely impaired liver function, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, and those with lactose intolerance or specific genetic metabolic disorders should not take this medication. Moreover, patients with severely impaired kidney function, elderly patients, and those taking PDE5 inhibitors, CYP3A4 inhibitors, antihypertensives, or alpha-1 blockers should use this medication cautiously. In particular, individuals taking alpha-1 blockers should generally avoid using this medication together but may use it cautiously in essential cases. During the use of this medication, symptoms such as dizziness, blood pressure reduction, arrhythmia, skin rash or itching, dyspepsia, abnormal liver function, rare severe allergic reactions, or prolonged erections may occur; any symptoms should be promptly discussed with a doctor. In case of overdose, blood pressure may drop excessively, so the prescribed dosage should be strictly adhered to, and it is important to rise slowly as blood pressure may drop sharply upon standing. Additionally, while this medication may help alleviate symptoms, it is not a fundamental treatment, so if the effect is insufficient, alternative treatments should be considered. When driving or performing hazardous tasks, caution is advised as dizziness or drowsiness may occur; individuals with a history of allergies should be particularly careful. This medication is not suitable for women or children and should not be used by them. When taking this medication, ensure to maintain the packaging and do not chew or open the capsule, and keep it out of reach of children. Finally, this medication may cause significant blood pressure reduction when taken with other antihypertensive drugs or specific medications, so it is essential to inform your doctor of any current medications being taken.

Side effects

Syncope, loss of consciousness, dizziness, balance disorders, orthostatic dizziness, headache, drowsiness, nervousness, insomnia, decreased libido, anxiety, tingling sensation, tachycardia, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, palpitations, arrhythmia, rash, itching, urticaria, nausea, vomiting, gastric discomfort, feeling of fullness, gastric pain, loss of appetite, thirst, constipation, diarrhea, dental disorders, swallowing difficulties, AST elevation, ALT elevation, jaundice, burning sensation in the pharynx, general malaise, nasal congestion, nosebleed, edema, urinary incontinence, taste disorder, gynecomastia, priapism, infection, lethargy, back pain, chest pain, rhinitis, pharyngitis, increased coughing, sinusitis, abnormal ejaculation, amblyopia, intraoperative floppy iris syndrome, blurred vision, visual impairment, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, photosensitive reaction, chest discomfort, dyspnea, renal failure, flushing, tinnitus, tongue skin diseases, lip skin diseases, facial skin diseases, skin peeling, rarely priapism, cataract, intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS), cholangitis, shoulder girdle syndrome, male reproductive organ abscess, sexual dysfunction (male), inguinal hernia, colitis, transient ischemic attack, nephrolithiasis, hematuria, dysuria, frequency, neurogenic bladder, urinary stones, abdominal pain, acute abdominal pain, diverticulitis, bloody stools, abdominal distension, erectile dysfunction, impotence, prostatitis, periorbital edema, low back pain, general weakness, foreign body sensation, peripheral edema, tremor, myelopathy, Parkinson's disease, fracture, acute alcohol intoxication, hyperlipidemia, prostate cancer, angina, hypertension, mental illness, cough

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. It is best to keep the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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