Tamsulosin - Drug Details

Classification

Alpha-1 Blocker

Mechanism of Action

Indications

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Dosage and Administration

0.4 mg once daily, 30 minutes after the same meal each day

Forms

Capsule

Side Effects

Dizziness, headache, rhinitis

Contraindications

Severe hepatic impairment

Interactions

May increase the risk of hypotension with other antihypertensives

Precautions

Monitor for signs of orthostatic hypotension

Pharmacokinetics

Absorbed in the intestines, metabolized in the liver, excreted in urine

Pharmacodynamics

Improves urinary symptoms in BPH

Storage Requirements

Store at room temperature, protect from light and moisture

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