Tamsulin Extended-Release Tablet 0.4 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 0.4mg of tamsulosin hydrochloride orally once daily after a meal. This medicine must be swallowed whole and must not be crushed or chewed.

This medication should not be used by patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication or its components. Particularly, caution is needed for patients who have experienced severe allergic symptoms such as angioedema. Patients with orthostatic hypotension may experience worsening of symptoms when taking this medication, so it is advisable to avoid administration. Patients with severely impaired liver function should also avoid use, as the blood concentration of this medication may increase. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication. This medication contains lactose, so it should not be taken by patients with lactose intolerance or certain genetic metabolic disorders. Patients with severe renal impairment should use this medication with caution, as its blood concentration may rise. Elderly patients also require careful administration, and it is important to consult a physician before use. Patients taking other medications that lower blood pressure or certain heart-related medications should exercise caution as there may be interactions with this medication. Particularly, patients taking PDE5 inhibitors or CYP3A4 inhibitors may have an increased risk of blood pressure drop when using this medication together. Patients taking alpha-1 blockers should generally avoid combination therapy, but if necessary, it should be administered with great caution. Patients with a history of urinary syncope should also be careful when using this medication. Side effects such as dizziness, headache, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort may occur when taking this medication. Rarely, symptoms such as fainting due to low blood pressure, arrhythmias, or allergic reactions may occur, and if these symptoms appear, medical personnel should be informed immediately. This medication may cause priapism, and if an erection lasts longer than 4 hours, immediate medical attention should be sought. Care should be taken not to overdose when taking this medication, and particularly, when standing, blood pressure may drop, so changing positions slowly is recommended. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur, so caution should be exercised when driving or performing dangerous tasks. This medication should be swallowed whole without chewing or crushing, and taking it directly from the PTP packaging should be avoided. This medication has not been established for safety and efficacy in pregnant or breastfeeding women, or in children under 18 years old. It should be kept out of reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to another container. This medication helps relieve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia but is not curative, so if symptoms do not improve, alternative treatment methods should be considered. Before taking, it is essential to confirm the absence of prostate cancer, and any abnormal symptoms during use should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately.

• Abdominal discomfort
• upper abdominal pain
• dizziness
• diarrhea
• indigestion
• shingles
• decreased semen volume
• headache
• vertigo
• eye pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or light, and it is advisable to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the drug's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

White round extended-release film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle