Daratams Modified Release Capsule 0.4mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

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.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. Patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication or its components, those with orthostatic hypotension, individuals with severely impaired liver function, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not use this medication. Additionally, patients with severely impaired kidney function, elderly patients, and those taking certain medications should exercise caution when using this medication. In particular, when taken with antihypertensives, PDE5 inhibitors, CYP3A4 inhibitors, or alpha-1 blockers, side effects may become more severe and careful management is necessary. Side effects may include abdominal discomfort, dizziness, diarrhea, headache, and decreased semen volume, and in some cases, severe allergic reactions, low blood pressure, or neurological symptoms may occur. There is a risk of sudden drops in blood pressure, so care should be taken, especially when standing up, to avoid dizziness or fainting. This medication helps alleviate symptoms but is not a treatment for the underlying cause, so if symptoms do not improve, other treatment methods should be considered. Caution is needed while performing dangerous activities such as working at heights or driving while taking this medication. It should also be used carefully in patients with a history of specific allergies, and individuals with prior experience of taking alpha-1 blockers may require special caution during surgery. This medication is not used in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding and in children under 18, as safety and efficacy have not been established. When taking this medication, swallow it whole as per the packaging instructions, and do not chew or open the capsule, especially when in a lying position, to avoid taking it without water. Finally, store this medication out of the reach of children and do not transfer it to another container for safety.

Abdominal discomfort, upper abdominal pain, dizziness, diarrhea, indigestion, shingles, reduced semen volume, headache, lightheadedness, eye pain, thirst, ejaculation disorder, historical ejaculation, congestion, itching, syncope, loss of consciousness, balance disorder, orthostatic dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, insomnia, decreased libido, anxiety, numbness, tachycardia, low blood pressure, orthostatic hypotension, palpitations, arrhythmia, rash, hives, nausea, vomiting, upper abdominal discomfort, heaviness in the stomach, stomach pain, loss of appetite, constipation, dental disturbances, swallowing difficulties, jaundice, increased AST, increased ALT, burning sensation in the pharynx, generalized fatigue, nasal congestion, nosebleed, edema, urinary incontinence, taste disturbances, gynecomastia, priapism, infection, lethargy, back pain, chest pain, rhinitis, pharyngitis, increased coughing, sinusitis, abnormal ejaculation, amblyopia, intraoperative iris tension decrease syndrome, blurred vision, visual impairment, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, shortness of breath, ejaculation failure, redness, tinnitus, tongue skin disorders, lip skin disorders, facial skin disorders, angioedema, skin peeling, rarely priapism, cataract, glaucoma, cholangitis, shoulder girdle syndrome, male reproductive organ abscess, 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 stools, abdominal distension, erectile dysfunction, impotence, prostatitis, periorbital edema, lumbago, generalized weakness, foreign body sensation, peripheral edema, tremors, myelopathy, Parkinson's disease, fracture, acute alcohol intoxication, hyperlipidemia, prostate cancer, angina pectoris, hypertension, mental disorders, cough

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is also advisable to keep it at room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, away from extreme heat or cold.

Appearance

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

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle