Tamsulosin Extended-Release Tablets 0.4 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 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 administered to certain patients. Individuals who have allergies to this medicine or its components, or who have a history of hypersensitivity reactions such as angioedema, should avoid use. Patients with symptoms of orthostatic hypotension should be cautious as symptoms may worsen. Severely impaired liver function may increase the blood concentration of this drug, so it is advisable not to administer it. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not use this medication. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, thus patients with genetic disorders such as galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should also refrain from taking it. Patients with severe renal impairment should be cautious as this drug may increase blood concentration. Elderly patients or those on certain medications also require caution. Especially, concomitant use with PDE5 inhibitors, CYP3A4 inhibitors, antihypertensives, or alpha-1 blockers may result in interactions, and consultation with a specialist is necessary. Patients with a history of urinary syncope should also be administered with caution. Side effects such as dizziness, headache, dyspepsia, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, and decreased semen volume may occur when taking this medication. In some cases, symptoms like rash, itching, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, and palpitations have also been reported. In severe cases, fainting or loss of consciousness may occur, so if any abnormal symptoms appear, consult a physician immediately. This medication can lower blood pressure, so care must be taken to avoid overdose. It is advisable to rise slowly as blood pressure may drop upon standing. When driving or performing hazardous tasks, caution should be exercised to prevent accidents due to dizziness. This medication is for symptom relief, not for cause treatment, so if there is no effect, consider other treatment options. There may be issues related to Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS) during surgery, so special caution is needed during ophthalmic surgeries. Patients with a history of lactose allergy or sulfonamide allergy should be sure to pay attention to allergic reactions before taking this medicine. This medication can interact with other drugs, so especially in cases of taking antihypertensives, PDE5 inhibitors, CYP3A4 inhibitors, cimetidine, or warfarin, consult with a doctor or pharmacist. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established for women who are pregnant or nursing, or for individuals under 18 years of age. For elderly patients, caution is warranted as safety has not been established in cases of severe renal impairment. This medication is in an extended-release form and should be taken whole without chewing or crushing, and should be taken directly out of the package to prevent esophageal damage. Keep this medication out of reach of children, and do not transfer it to another container.

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication's efficacy and safety for an extended period of time.

Appearance

White, round, extended-release film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle