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Tamsuable Sustained Release Tablet 0.4 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Tamsuable Sustained Release Tablet 0.4 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride›0.4mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
KMS Pharma Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round sustained release film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202002726 · Approved 2020.04.17 · Insurance code 654702150

Summary

Main use
Relief of voiding symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Take 0.4mg of tamsulosin hydrochloride orally once daily after a meal. Swallow this medicine whole; do not crush or chew it.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
KMS Pharma Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of voiding symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia

  • Urinary disorders
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This medication is used to improve urinary disorders caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This drug should not be used by patients who have had an allergic reaction to this drug or any of its components. Patients with orthostatic hypotension should exercise caution as this medication may worsen their symptoms. Patients with severe liver dysfunction should avoid this medication as it may increase blood drug concentration. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or certain genetic disorders should not take it. Patients with severe kidney dysfunction should use this medication cautiously as it may increase blood concentration. Elderly patients should be careful when taking this medication as their drug response may vary. Interactions may occur when taken with antihypertensives, alpha-1 blockers, PDE5 inhibitors, CYP3A4 inhibitors, etc., so consult a doctor. In particular, patients on alpha-1 blockers should generally not be given this medication but may use it cautiously if absolutely necessary. Patients with a history of urinary syncope should also have careful consideration before receiving this medication. Side effects such as dizziness, headache, dyspepsia, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort may occur when taking this medication. If severe allergic reactions, hypotension, persistent erection, or other serious symptoms occur, medical personnel should be notified immediately. Since this medication may lower blood pressure, care should be taken not to overdose, and attention should be paid to blood pressure changes when standing. Dizziness or drowsiness may occur while driving or performing hazardous tasks, so caution is advised. This medication is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, which has symptoms similar to prostate cancer, but prostate cancer must be confirmed before administration. This medication should not be chewed; it is safer to swallow it whole right after taking it out of the package. Keep this medication out of the reach of children, and avoid transferring it to other containers.

Side effects

Abdominal discomfort, upper abdominal pain, dizziness, diarrhea, dyspepsia, herpes zoster, decreased seminal fluid, headache, vertigo, eye pain, thirst, ejaculatory dysfunction, retrograde ejaculation, congestion, itching, syncope, loss of consciousness, balance disorder, orthostatic dizziness, drowsiness, neurosensitivity, insomnia, decreased libido, anxiety, paresthesia, tachycardia, low blood pressure, orthostatic hypotension, palpitations, arrhythmia, rash, urticaria, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, sense of fullness, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, constipation, dental disorders, swallowing disorders, jaundice, elevated AST, elevated ALT, burning sensation in the pharynx, generalized fatigue, nasal congestion, nosebleed, edema, urinary incontinence, taste disorder, gynecomastia, priapism, infection, apathy, back pain, chest pain, rhinitis, pharyngitis, increased cough, sinusitis, abnormal ejaculation, amblyopia, intraoperative pupillary hypotonia syndrome, blurred vision, visual impairment, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, dyspnea, ejaculatory failure, erythema, tinnitus, low blood pressure, priapism, kidney stones, hematuria, dysuria, frequent urination, neurogenic bladder, urinary stones, abdominal pain, colitis, acute abdominal pain, small bowel diverticulitis, bloody stools, abdominal distension, erectile dysfunction, impotence, inguinal hernia, prostatitis, periorbital edema, lower back pain, generalized weakness, foreign body sensation, peripheral edema, tremors, myelopathy, Parkinson's disease, fractures, shoulder impingement syndrome, cholangitis, acute alcohol intoxication, hyperlipidemia, male reproductive organ abscess, prostate cancer, angina, hypertension, mental disorders, transient ischemic attack, 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 protect it from air and moisture, and it is safe to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the drug's efficacy.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round sustained release film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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