Side effects
Call your doctor right away if you experience any of the following signs and symptoms: difficulty falling or staying asleep, sleepiness, weakness, back pain, diarrhea, runny or stuffy nose, pain or pressure in the face, fever, chills, or other indications of an infection, blurred vision, difficulty ejaculating, painful erections of the penis that last for hours, rash, itching, or hives, swelling of the arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs Tamsulosin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms, along with those listed in the SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS section, are severe or do not go away: sleepiness difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep weakness back pain diarrhea runny or stuffy nose pain or pressure in the face blurred vision difficulty ejaculating painful erections of the penis that last for hours rash itching hives swelling of the eyes, face, tongue, lips, throat, arms, or legs.
Interactions
For more information, consult your physician or pharmacist. Especially tell your doctor if you are taking: alfuzosin (Uroxatral) doxazosin (Cardura) prazosin (Minipress) terazosin (Hytrin) warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven) cimetidine (Tagamet) sildenafil (Viagra) tadalafil (Cialis) vardenafil (Levitra) This is not a complete list of tamsulosin drug interactions. Inform your doctor about every medication you take, including vitamins, herbal supplements, prescription drugs, and over-the-counter medications.
Contraindications
Rashes, itching, and hives are some allergic reactions that can happen. Rarer and more severe allergic reactions can also happen. allergic reactions Until you are certain of how this medication will affect you, avoid operating machinery or driving a car. During cataract surgery, a condition called intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) can happen if you take or have taken tamsulosin capsules. eye issues following cataract surgery. Get medical help right away if you have any of the following reactions: swelling of face, tongue, or throat difficulty breathing blistering of the skin A painful erection that will not go away. If priapism is not treated, you may not be able to get an erection in the future. Call your doctor if the symptoms are bothersome or do not go away. If this occurs, seek immediate medical attention. Sit or lie down until you feel better if you start to feel lightheaded. Tell your surgeon if you currently take or have ever taken tamsulosin capsules in the event that you require cataract surgery. While taking tamsulosin, let your doctor know if you experience any allergic reactions. Decreased blood pressure when changing positions is just one of the severe side effects that have happened. Change positions slowly from lying down to sitting up or from a sitting position to a standing position until you understand how you react to tamsulosin capsules. Symptoms may include fainting, dizziness, and lightheadedness. A painful erection (priapism) brought on by tamsulosin capsules may not be alleviated by sex. Particularly after the first dose or when switching doses, taking tamsulosin capsules may result in a sharp drop in blood pressure when standing up. You may feel lightheaded or sleepy after taking tamsulosin.
Biotransformation: • Tamsulosin is extensively metabolized by cytochrome P450 enzymes in the liver, with < 10% of the dose excreted in the urine unchanged. Bioavailability is increased by 30% and peak concentration is increased by 40 to 70% when Tamsulosin is taken in the fasting state compared to the nonfasting state. Contraindications • Cataract Surgery, Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome, Continued Painful Erection, Feeling Faint, Dizzy, Hypersensitivity to sulfonamide, severe hepatic impairment, lactation. Blockade of these adrenoceptors can cause smooth muscles in the bladder neck and prostate to relax, resulting in an improvement in urine flow rate and reduction in symptoms in BPH. Smooth muscle tone is mediated by the sympathetic nervous stimulation of α1A adrenoreceptors, which are abundant in the prostate, prostatic capsule, prostatic urethra, and bladder neck.
This study included 568 men with OAB who were treated with tamsulosin for LUTS. Patients in group 1 then received a placebo plus tamsulosin 0.2 mg and patients in group 2 received mirabegron 50 mg and tamsulosin 0.2 mg for 12 weeks. However, most of these were mild or moderate. The average number of urinations in 24 hours was the primary outcome measured.
Tamsulosin helps relax the muscles in the prostate and the opening of the bladder. As the prostate gland enlarges, certain muscles in the gland may become tight and get in the way of the tube that drains urine from the bladder. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. Therefore, even though tamsulosin may lessen the problems caused by enlarged prostate now, surgery still may be needed in the future.
People who have cataracts or glaucoma: Tamsulosin may affect the iris and make it “floppy” during ocular surgery, especially cataract surgery or glaucoma surgery. Chest pain (angina) Severe allergic reaction (hypersensitivity) with skin rash, swelling, trouble breathing, etc. If you have had a severe allergic reaction to sulfa in the past, use tamsulosin with caution. Do not crush, chew, or open the capsules. Seek medical advice from your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information.
Side Effects Headache Dizziness Rhinitis Infection Abnormal ejaculation Asthenia Back pain Diarrhea Somnolence Nausea For a full list of side effects that apply to you, do not hesitate to contact your pharmacist or doctor. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist to get more answers and information. Interactions Common medications that interact with Flomax are listed: Ketoconazole Erythromycin Paroxetine Terbinafine Sildenafil Warfarin For more information, do not hesitate to ask your doctor or pharmacist. Patients considering cataract surgery should tell their ophthalmologist that they have taken Flomax.
A common side effect of taking this medication is: feeling dizzy – if you feel dizzy sit or lie down until you feel better If you feel unwell or if you have concerns about a side-effect, you will need to seek advice. You may not be suitable for this medication if you: are about to have eye surgery are allergic or sensitive to or have had a reaction to any of the ingredients in the medicine have kidney problems have liver problems have or have had a drop in blood pressure when standing or sitting up Everyone’s reaction to a medicine is different. • Tamsulosin hydrochloride is not suitable for everyone so it’s important that the person prescribing this medicine knows your full medical history. If you feel very ill, get medical help straight away.
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