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TPyrosin Sustained Release Capsule 0.4 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

TPyrosin Sustained Release Capsule 0.4 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationHard capsuleOral
Ingredient · strength
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride›0.4mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
Genupharm Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Opaque yellow-orange hard capsules containing white to pale yellow pellets
Packaging
30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202002886 · Approved 2020.04.22 · Insurance code 698004250

Summary

Main use
Improvement of urinary disorders associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: The usual dosage is 0.4mg of tamsulosin hydrochloride once daily, administered orally after a meal. Swallow this medicine whole. Do not break or chew it.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Genupharm Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of urinary disorders associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia

  • Urinary disorders
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This medication is effectively used for urinary disorders caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia. It helps improve symptoms such as weakened urine stream, frequent urination, and difficulty urinating that occur as the prostate enlarges. It reduces pain or discomfort during urination and facilitates bladder function. Additionally, it alleviates lifestyle inconveniences such as nocturia and urgency, thereby enhancing the quality of life. It is used to improve overall urinary symptoms so that they do not interfere with daily life.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: The usual dosage is 0.4mg of tamsulosin hydrochloride once daily, administered orally after a meal. Swallow this medicine whole. Do not break or chew it.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients who have previously shown allergic reactions to this medication or its components, patients with orthostatic hypotension, patients with severe liver disease, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication. Additionally, patients with severe renal disease, elderly patients, those taking PDE5 inhibitors or CYP3A4 inhibitors, and those on antihypertensives or alpha-1 blockers should use this medication cautiously. In particular, patients taking alpha-1 blockers should generally not use this medication but should only do so with great caution when absolutely necessary. This medication may occasionally cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, dyspepsia, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, decreased semen volume. Rarely, symptoms like hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, palpitations, rash, itching, nausea, vomiting, and liver function abnormalities may occur, so patients should consult a doctor immediately if these symptoms appear. Caution should be taken to avoid overdose, as blood pressure may drop upon ingestion; especial care should be taken regarding changes in blood pressure when standing up. Dizziness may occur, so be careful when working at heights or driving. This medication is not recommended for pregnant women or nursing mothers, and safety and effectiveness have not been established for children. Attention is also needed regarding the method of administration. This medication must not be chewed or opened, and it must be taken whole to maintain effectiveness. Additionally, it should be kept out of the reach of children. Finally, this medication may interact with other drugs, so it is essential to consult with a doctor or pharmacist when taking it alongside antihypertensives, PDE5 inhibitors, CYP3A4 inhibitors, etc.

Side effects

  • Abdominal discomfort
  • upper abdominal pain
  • dizziness
  • diarrhea
  • indigestion
  • herpes zoster
  • decreased semen volume
  • headache
  • vertigo
  • eye pain
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  • thirst
  • ejaculation disorder
  • retrograde ejaculation
  • congestion
  • itching
  • fainting
  • loss of consciousness
  • balance disorder
  • orthostatic dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • nervous irritability
  • insomnia
  • decreased libido
  • anxiety
  • tingling sensation
  • tachycardia
  • low blood pressure
  • orthostatic hypotension
  • palpitations
  • arrhythmia
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • upper abdominal discomfort
  • sense of fullness in the stomach
  • stomach pain
  • loss of appetite
  • constipation
  • dental disorders
  • swallowing difficulties
  • liver disorders
  • jaundice
  • burning sensation in the oropharynx
  • generalized weakness
  • nasal congestion
  • epistaxis
  • edema
  • urinary incontinence
  • taste disorders
  • gynecomastia
  • persistent erection
  • infection
  • lethargy
  • back pain
  • chest pain
  • rhinitis
  • pharyngitis
  • increased cough
  • sinusitis
  • abnormal ejaculation
  • amblyopia
  • intraoperative miosis syndrome
  • blurred vision
  • visual impairment
  • erythema multiforme
  • exfoliative dermatitis
  • shortness of breath
  • ejaculatory failure
  • erythema
  • tinnitus
  • tongue skin disorders
  • lip skin disorders
  • facial skin disorders
  • angioedema
  • skin peeling
  • 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 bowel diverticulitis
  • bloody stool
  • abdominal distension
  • erectile dysfunction
  • impotence
  • prostatitis
  • periorbital edema
  • low back pain
  • general weakness
  • foreign body sensation
  • peripheral edema
  • tremor
  • myelopathy
  • Parkinson's disease
  • fracture
  • acute alcohol poisoning
  • hyperlipidemia
  • prostate cancer
  • angina pectoris
  • hypertension
  • mental disorders
  • cough

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Opaque yellow-orange hard capsules containing white to pale yellow pellets

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle

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