Tamsulosin Extended Release Tablet 0.4 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults: Take 0.4 mg of tamsulosin hydrochloride orally once daily after a meal. Swallow this medicine whole; do not crush or chew it.

This medication should not be taken by those who have had an allergic reaction to this medication or its ingredients. Patients with orthostatic hypotension may experience worsening symptoms, so it should not be used. Patients with severely impaired liver function may have increased drug concentration, so it is best not to administer. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should not take this medication. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should not take it. Patients with severe renal impairment should use this medication with caution due to the risk of increased drug concentration. Elderly patients need special attention while using this medication. Patients currently taking other medications that lower blood pressure or PDE5 inhibitors should be cautious due to a higher risk of side effects such as hypotension. In principle, this medication should not be used together with alpha-1 blockers, but it should be used carefully if absolutely necessary. Patients with a history of urination syncope should also be cautious when administering this medication. Side effects such as dizziness, headache, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort may occur, most of which are mild symptoms. Occasionally, symptoms like skin rash, itching, decreased blood pressure, and palpitations may occur, and if any unusual symptoms arise, immediate consultation with a physician is advised. Rarely, serious side effects like priapism may occur, so immediate treatment should be sought if symptoms persist. Care should be taken not to overdose while taking this medication, especially when standing up, as blood pressure may drop and cause dizziness, so it is recommended to move slowly. This medication is not a curative treatment but is used for symptom relief; if ineffective, other treatment methods should be considered. When driving or operating machinery, caution should be exercised as dizziness may be experienced. This medication should be taken whole and not chewed or crushed, and it should be stored out of reach of children. Transferring the medication to another container should be avoided due to quality degradation or accident risk. Finally, this medication is not suitable for women or children, and women who are pregnant should not take it.

Abdominal discomfort, upper abdominal pain, dizziness, diarrhea, indigestion, shingles, decreased semen volume, headache, vertigo, eye pain, thirst, ejaculation disorder, historical erectile dysfunction, congestion, itching, syncope, loss of consciousness, altered sense of balance, orthostatic dizziness, drowsiness, neural sensitivity, insomnia, decreased libido, anxiety, numbness, tachycardia, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, palpitations, arrhythmia, rash, urticaria, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, feeling of fullness in the stomach, stomach pain, loss of appetite, constipation, dental disorders, dysphagia, jaundice, elevated AST, elevated ALT, burning sensation in the throat, generalized fatigue, nasal congestion, nosebleed, edema, urinary incontinence, taste abnormalities, 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, dyspnea, ejaculatory failure, flushing, tinnitus, blood pressure drop, cholangitis, shoulder girdle 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 intestinal diverticulitis, abdominal distension, erectile dysfunction, impotence, prostatitis, periorbital edema, low back pain, generalized weakness, foreign body sensation, peripheral edema, tremors, myelopathy, Parkinson's disease, fracture, acute alcohol intoxication, hyperlipidemia, prostate cancer, angina pectoris, hypertension, mental illness, cough

This medication may be susceptible to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is also best to store it at room temperature, between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

White round extended-release film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle