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Tamsol Extended-Release Tablet 0.4 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Tamsol Extended-Release Tablet 0.4 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride›0.4mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Dasan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A round extended-release tablet that is white with pale yellow speckles.
Packaging
30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 3 pieces]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202002995 · Approved 2020.04.24 · Insurance code 678601720

Summary

Main use
Improvement of urinary difficulties associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 0.4mg of tamsulosin hydrochloride orally once daily after a meal. Swallow this medicine whole; do not crush or chew it.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Dasan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of urinary difficulties 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: Administer 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 used in patients with a history of allergic reactions to this drug or any of its components. Patients with symptoms of orthostatic hypotension should be cautious, as their symptoms may worsen with this drug. Patients with severe liver dysfunction may experience increased blood concentration of this drug, and should avoid taking it. It is safer for pregnant women or women who may become pregnant to avoid taking this medication. Patients with severe renal impairment should be cautious, as their blood concentration of this drug may rise. Elderly patients need to take special care when using this drug and should consult a doctor before use. Patients taking antihypertensive drugs or specific cardiovascular medications run the risk of excessively low blood pressure when taking this drug concurrently. Concomitant use of this drug with certain erectile dysfunction treatments (PDE5 inhibitors) can lead to excessively low blood pressure; caution is advised. Patients taking alpha-1 blockers generally should not use this drug together, but may do so cautiously in necessary cases. Patients with a history of syncope due to urination should take special precautions when using this drug. This medication can cause various side effects such as dizziness, headache, dyspepsia, and diarrhea, so any unusual symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. Overdose may lead to sharply reduced blood pressure, so prescribed dosages should be adhered to. During usage, there may be dizziness when standing up suddenly, so it is advisable to change positions gradually. This medication helps relieve symptoms but does not treat the underlying cause, so other treatment options should also be considered if necessary. Caution is needed when performing hazardous tasks, such as driving or operating machinery, as dizziness and other side effects may lead to accidents. This drug should be swallowed whole and not crushed or chewed, and it is safest to take it directly from the packaging. Keep out of reach of children, and do not transfer to another container. Patients with a history of sulfa drug allergies should be careful, as allergic reactions may occur when taking this drug. Prior to taking this medication, tests to confirm the absence of prostate cancer may be necessary. Rare side effects, such as priapism, may occur, so any unusual symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. Patients scheduled for cataract or glaucoma surgery should inform their physician about the use of this medication, as special circumstances may arise during surgery.

Side effects

  • Abdominal discomfort
  • upper abdominal pain
  • dizziness
  • diarrhea
  • indigestion
  • shingles
  • decreased semen volume
  • headache
  • lightheadedness
  • eye pain
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  • thirst
  • ejaculation disorder
  • historical ejaculation
  • congestion
  • itching
  • fainting
  • loss of consciousness
  • balance disorder
  • orthostatic dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • nervous irritation
  • insomnia
  • decreased libido
  • anxiety
  • numbness
  • tachycardia
  • low blood pressure
  • orthostatic hypotension
  • palpitations
  • arrhythmia
  • rash
  • hives
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • gastric discomfort
  • sense of gastric fullness
  • gastric pain
  • loss of appetite
  • constipation
  • dental disorders
  • swallowing difficulties
  • jaundice
  • elevated AST
  • elevated ALT
  • burning sensation in the pharynx
  • general fatigue
  • nasal congestion
  • nosebleed
  • edema
  • urinary incontinence
  • taste disturbance
  • gynecomastia
  • priapism
  • infection
  • lethargy
  • back pain
  • chest pain
  • rhinitis
  • pharyngitis
  • increased coughing
  • sinusitis
  • abnormal ejaculation
  • amblyopia
  • intraoperative iris hypotension syndrome
  • visual blurriness
  • visual impairment
  • erythema multiforme
  • exfoliative dermatitis
  • dyspnea
  • ejaculatory dysfunction
  • flushing
  • tinnitus
  • low blood pressure
  • priapism
  • cholangitis
  • rotator cuff 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 intestine diverticulitis
  • hematochezia
  • abdominal distension
  • erectile dysfunction
  • prostatitis
  • periorbital edema
  • low back pain
  • systemic weakness
  • foreign body sensation
  • peripheral edema
  • tremor
  • myelopathy
  • Parkinson's disease
  • fracture
  • acute alcohol intoxication
  • hyperlipidemia
  • prostate cancer
  • angina pectoris
  • hypertension
  • mental illness
  • cough

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

Storage

This medicine should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, avoid very hot or very cold locations and store it at a normal indoor temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A round extended-release tablet that is white with pale yellow speckles.

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 3 pieces]

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