Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Sustained Release Tablet 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. Firstly, patients who have had allergic reactions to this drug or its components should not use it. Additionally, patients with orthostatic hypotension should avoid this medication as symptoms may worsen. Patients with severe liver dysfunction are also at risk of increased blood concentration, so this medication should not be given. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should also avoid this drug. Since this medication contains lactose, patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic conditions should exercise caution. Patients with severe kidney impairment may experience increased blood concentration, so it should be used with caution. The elderly may be more sensitive to the effects and side effects of this medication, necessitating caution. Care should be taken when using this medication in conjunction with certain antihypertensives, PDE5 inhibitors, or CYP3A4 inhibitors, as interactions may increase the risk of side effects. Patients on alpha-1 blockers or with a history of urination syncope should also be particularly careful when administering this drug. Various side effects such as abdominal discomfort, dizziness, diarrhea, and headaches may appear with this medication. In some instances, blood pressure reduction may lead to fainting or loss of consciousness, so it is essential to consult medical personnel immediately if such symptoms occur. If allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching, or hives occur, administration should be discontinued. Symptoms of liver dysfunction or jaundice may occur, so it is important to check liver function periodically. Overdosing on this medication may cause excessively low blood pressure, so it's vital to adhere to the prescribed dosage. Patients should be cautious of blood pressure changes upon standing, and avoid working at heights or driving if they experience dizziness. This medication is a symptomatic treatment, and if symptoms do not improve, other treatment options such as surgery should be considered. This medication is in a sustained-release tablet form and should be taken whole without chewing or breaking it. Care should be taken when removing the drug from its packaging, and it should be stored out of reach of children. Safety for pregnant women and children has not been confirmed, so use should be avoided. Finally, it is essential to always consider the possibility of drug interactions while taking this medication, especially when using antihypertensives or certain antifungals or antibiotics, and consult healthcare providers when necessary.

Abdominal discomfort, upper abdominal pain, dizziness, diarrhea, indigestion, herpes zoster, reduced semen volume, headache, lightheadedness, eye pain, thirst, ejaculation disorder, historical erection, congestion, itching, fainting, loss of consciousness, balance sensation abnormality, orthostatic dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, insomnia, decreased libido, anxiety, numbness, tachycardia, low blood pressure, orthostatic hypotension, palpitations, arrhythmia, rash, hives, nausea, vomiting, upper gastrointestinal discomfort, malaise, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, constipation, dental disorders, swallowing disorders, jaundice, AST elevation, ALT elevation, throat burning sensation, generalized fatigue, nasal congestion, nosebleeds, swelling, urinary incontinence, dysgeusia, gynecomastia, priapism, infection, lethargy, back pain, chest pain, rhinitis, pharyngitis, increased cough, sinusitis, abnormal ejaculation, amblyopia, intraoperative iris tension decrease syndrome, blurred vision, visual impairment, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, dyspnea, ejaculation failure, erythema, tinnitus, tongue skin disease, lip skin disease, facial skin disease, angioedema, skin exfoliation, rarely priapism, kidney stones, hematuria, dysuria, increased urination, neurogenic bladder, urinary stones, abdominal pain, colitis, acute abdominal pain, small bowel diverticulitis, bloody stool, abdominal distension, erectile dysfunction, impotence, inguinal hernia, prostatitis, periorbital edema, low back pain, general weakness, foreign body sensation, peripheral edema, tremors, myelopathy, Parkinson's disease, fractures, shoulder impingement syndrome, cholangitis, acute alcohol poisoning, hyperlipidemia, male reproductive organ abscess, prostate cancer, angina, hypertension, mental disorders, transient ischemic attack, cough

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air, at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain its efficacy and prevent degradation.

Appearance

White round sustained-release film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle