Tamunal Sustained-release Tablets 0.4 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

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.

This medication should not be used in patients with a history of allergic reactions to this medication or its components. Patients with symptoms of orthostatic hypotension should be cautious as symptoms may worsen with this medication. It should be avoided in patients with severely impaired liver function as it may accumulate excessively in the body. It is safer for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant not to take this medication. Patients with severely impaired kidney function should be administered this medication with caution as its concentration in the body may increase. Elderly patients need special caution when taking this medication, and drug interactions should also be considered. Patients taking other blood pressure-lowering medications or specific cardiovascular drugs should be careful as the risk of excessively low blood pressure may increase when using this medication together. When taking this medication with PDE5 inhibitors or CYP3A4 inhibitors, the risk of side effects due to interactions may increase. Patients with a history of urinary syncope should also be cautious when administering this medication and should consult a physician if necessary. This medication may cause blood pressure reduction; therefore, it is important not to overdose. Dizziness or lightheadedness may occur while taking this medication, so one should be careful when driving or engaging in hazardous work. This medication may have symptoms similar to prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia, so it is important to verify the presence of prostate cancer before taking it. Patients with a history of allergy to sulfonamide drugs should be cautious as allergic reactions may occur when taking this medication. Possible side effects during use may include abdominal discomfort, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, skin itching, etc., and if symptoms are severe, one should consult a physician. Rarely, priapism may occur; therefore, any unusual symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. This sustained-release form of the medication should be swallowed whole without chewing or crushing, and it should be taken out of the PTP packaging to prevent esophageal injury. It should be kept out of reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to another container.

• abdominal discomfort
• upper abdominal pain
• dizziness
• diarrhea
• dyspepsia
• herpes zoster
• decreased semen volume
• headache
• lightheadedness
• eye pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. The appropriate storage temperature is at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C.

Appearance

White round sustained-release tablets with light yellow spots.

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP X 3]