Tamsulin Extended-Release Tablet 0.2 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults: The usual dose is 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 in certain patients. Patients who have had an allergic reaction to this medication or its ingredients, those with orthostatic hypotension, severe liver dysfunction, pregnant women or women who may become pregnant, and patients with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance should not take this medication. Additionally, patients with severely impaired kidney function, elderly patients, those taking certain blood pressure medications, PDE5 inhibitors, or CYP3A4 inhibitors should use this medication with caution. Especially, it is generally recommended not to administer this medication to patients currently taking alpha-1 blockers, but it may be used with caution only when absolutely necessary. This medication may cause various side effects such as lowering blood pressure, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, indigestion, and skin rash, so if any abnormal symptoms occur, consult a physician immediately. Rarely, severe allergic reactions, liver dysfunction, or serious side effects like priapism have been reported. Blood pressure may suddenly drop, so overdose should be avoided, and caution should be taken when standing up as dizziness may occur. Also, this medication serves as a symptomatic treatment that alleviates symptoms, and if there is no effect, other treatments should be considered. When performing dangerous tasks such as driving or operating machinery, caution is needed due to the risk of accidents caused by dizziness or drowsiness. This medication may affect the eyes during certain surgeries, so patients scheduled for eye surgery must inform their healthcare providers. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are currently taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Caution is particularly needed when taken with blood pressure medications, PDE5 inhibitors, or CYP3A4 inhibitors. It is safest for pregnant or nursing women and children under 18 not to use this medication. Elderly patients should start at a lower dose and monitor their condition, as there may be a risk of decreased kidney function. This medication should not be chewed or opened and must be taken in the prescribed manner. It should also be kept out of reach of children.

Fainting, loss of consciousness, dizziness, balance disturbances, orthostatic dizziness, headache, drowsiness, nervousness, insomnia, decreased libido, anxiety, numbness, tachycardia, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, palpitations, arrhythmia, rash, itching, hives, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, feeling of fullness, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, thirst, constipation, diarrhea, dental disorders, swallowing difficulties, elevated AST, elevated ALT, jaundice, pharyngeal burning sensation, generalized weakness, nasal congestion, nosebleeds, edema, urinary incontinence, taste disturbances, gynecomastia, priapism, infection, lethargy, back pain, chest pain, rhinitis, pharyngitis, increased cough, sinusitis, abnormal ejaculation, amblyopia, intraoperative iris tension reduction syndrome, blurred vision, visual impairment, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, photosensitivity reaction, chest discomfort, dyspnea, impotence, erythema, tinnitus, tongue skin disorders, lip skin disorders, facial skin disorders, skin peeling, constipation, rarely priapism, cataract, glaucoma, kidney stones, hematuria, dysuria, frequent urination, neurogenic bladder, urinary stones, abdominal pain, acute abdominal pain, small intestinal diverticulitis, bloody stools, abdominal distension, erectile dysfunction, prostatitis, periorbital edema, low back pain, generalized weakness, foreign body sensation, peripheral edema, tremor, myelopathy, Parkinson's disease, fractures, shoulder impingement syndrome, cholangitis, gynecomastia, hyperlipidemia, male reproductive organ abscess, prostate cancer, angina, hypertension, mental illness, transient ischemic attack, cough

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture and should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is advisable to keep it at room temperature, between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle