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Lutsonal Controlled-Release Tablet 0.4 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Lutsonal Controlled-Release Tablet 0.4 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

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

MFDS item code 202002730 · Approved 2020.04.17 · Insurance code 652606950

Summary

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

Precautions

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, those who have had an allergic reaction to this medication or its ingredients should not use it. Additionally, patients with symptoms of orthostatic hypotension or severe liver dysfunction should be cautious as the condition may worsen or drug concentrations may increase. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication, and individuals with certain genetic issues, such as lactose intolerance, should also avoid it. Patients with severe kidney dysfunction, the elderly, and those taking specific medications should use this medication cautiously, particularly if they are taking antihypertensives, PDE5 inhibitors, or CYP3A4 inhibitors, due to possible interactions. This medication may cause side effects such as dizziness, abdominal discomfort, headache, diarrhea, and dyspepsia, and rarely may lead to severe allergic reactions, hypotension, or prolonged erection. If dizziness or fainting occurs while taking this medication, consult a healthcare professional immediately, and it is important to check for hypertension or prostate cancer before treatment. This medication may lower blood pressure in the event of overdose; therefore, the prescribed dosage must be adhered to, and particularly, the controlled-release form should not be chewed and should be swallowed whole. Caution is necessary when performing risky tasks like driving or operating machinery to prevent accidents caused by side effects like dizziness. This medication is not indicated for children, women, or pregnant individuals, and its safety is not established in elderly patients with severe kidney dysfunction. Finally, this medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to inform healthcare professionals about any other medications you are taking.

Side effects

Abdominal discomfort, epigastric pain, dizziness, diarrhea, dyspepsia, herpes zoster, decreased semen volume, headache, vertigo, eye pain, thirst, ejaculation disorder, retrograde ejaculation, congestion, itching, fainting, loss of consciousness, abnormal sense of balance, orthostatic dizziness, drowsiness, neural irritability, insomnia, decreased libido, anxiety, paresthesia, tachycardia, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, palpitations, arrhythmia, rash, urticaria, nausea, vomiting, upper abdominal discomfort, heaviness in the stomach, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, constipation, dental disorders, swallowing disorders, liver dysfunction, jaundice, burning sensation in the oropharynx, general malaise, nasal congestion, nosebleed, edema, urinary incontinence, taste disorders, gynecomastia, priapism, infection, lethargy, back pain, chest pain, rhinitis, pharyngitis, increased cough, sinusitis, abnormal ejaculation, amblyopia, intraoperative pupillary tension decrease syndrome, blurred vision, visual impairment, erythema multiforme, desquamative dermatitis, shortness of breath, ejaculatory failure, erythema, tinnitus, tongue skin disease, lip skin disease, facial skin disease, angioedema, palpitations, hypotension, skin peeling, rarely priapism, cataract, glaucoma, cholangitis, shoulder impingement syndrome, male reproductive organ abscess, reproductive dysfunction, inguinal hernia, colitis, transient ischemic attack, nephrolithiasis, hematuria, dysuria, polyuria, neurogenic bladder, ureterolithiasis, abdominal pain, acute abdominal pain, diverticulitis, rectal bleeding, abdominal distension, erectile dysfunction, impotence, prostatitis, periorbital edema, low back pain, general weakness, foreign body sensation, peripheral edema, tremors, myelopathy, Parkinson's disease, fracture, acute alcohol intoxication, hyperlipidemia, prostate cancer, angina, hypertension, mental disorder, 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 recommended to keep the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round controlled-release film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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