Tamsulaw 0.4mg Tablet MR

Short Description

Tamsulaw 0.4mg Tablet MR is an alpha-adrenergic antagonist used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, relieving symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.

Dosage Form

Tablet MR

Introduction

Tamsulaw 0.4mg Tablet MR is an alpha blocker that helps to relieve symptoms of enlarged prostate. It does not decrease the size of the prostate. It works by relaxing the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland, making it easier to pass urine. This helps empty the bladder completely and reduces the need to pass urine frequently or urgently in BPH.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tamsulaw 0.4mg Tablet MR may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

Tamsulaw 0.4mg Tablet MR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breastfeeding Warning

Tamsulaw 0.4mg Tablet MR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. Tamsulaw 0.4mg Tablet MR is not indicated for use in women.

Pregnancy Warning

Information regarding the use of Tamsulaw 0.4mg Tablet MR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Atazanavir Fluconazole Indinavir Itraconazole

Tamsulaw 0.4mg Tablet MR is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily. This helps empty the bladder completely and reduces the need to pass urine frequently or urgently in BPH.

Tamsulaw 0.4mg Tablet MR helps in relieving the symptoms of enlarged prostate. It does not decrease the size of the prostate. Tamsulaw 0.4mg Tablet MR must be taken with food. You will feel better within hours or days of starting the treatment. Full effect is usually seen within 2 weeks. Tamsulaw 0.4mg Tablet MR may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. If you are scheduled to undergo an eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Tamsulaw 0.4mg Tablet MR. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.