Protam Mr

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Protam Mr Information

Protam Mr is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Enlarged Prostate.

The right dosage of Protam Mr depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Protam Mr have been listed ahead. These side effects of Protam Mr are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Protam Mr is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Protam Mr related warnings talks about Protam Mr's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Glaucoma must refrain from the use of Protam Mr since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Protam Mr are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Protam Mr have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Protam Mr, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.



Protam Mr Benefits & Uses

Protam Mr is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Protam Mr Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult(Male)
  • Disease: Enlarged Prostate
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.4 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric
  • Disease: Enlarged Prostate
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.4 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice


Protam Mr Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Protam Mr is used -

Moderate

  • Ejaculation disorder

Mild

Unknown

  • Impotence
  • Sore throat

Protam Mr Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Protam Mr safe for pregnant women?


    Side effects of Protam Mr during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

    Unknown
  • Is the use of Protam Mr safe during breastfeeding?


    Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Protam Mr for breastfeeding women are not known.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Protam Mr on the Kidneys?


    Protam Mr does not damage the kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Protam Mr on the Liver?


    Protam Mr is not harmful for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Protam Mr on the Heart?


    Using Protam Mr does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Protam Mr with Other Drugs

Protam Mr should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Protam Mr Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Protam Mr unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Protam Mr

  • Is this Protam Mr habit forming or addictive?


    Protam Mr does not cause addiction.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Protam Mr since it does not cause drowsiness.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Protam Mr only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Protam Mr is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Protam Mr Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Protam Mr


    Taking Protam Mr with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Protam Mr


    Taking Protam Mr with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

    Severe


Frequently asked Questions about Protam Mr

Question over 4 years ago

Does Protam Mr cause weight gain?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

No, Protam Mr doesn't cause weight gain. Weight gain can be prevented or managed by eating small, frequent meals and adding some physical activity to the routine. 

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Protam Mr cause retrograde ejaculation?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Protam Mr doesn't cause retrograde ejaculation. Retrograde ejaculation occurs when there is an abnormal ejaculation, reduced ejaculate volume and ejaculation force, absence of seminal emission and backflow of the seminal fluid from the urethra to the bladder. 

Question about 5 years ago

How does Protam Mr work?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Protam Mr blocks receptors in the prostate, prostatic capsule, prostate urethra, and bladder neck. When these receptors are blocked, smooth muscle relaxation occurs in the bladder neck and prostate, decreasing the urinary outflow resistance in men.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Protam Mr used for kidney stones?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Protam Mr is used for the expulsion of large kidney stones. It is presumed that Protam Mr helps in expulsion of kidney stones by relaxing the ureter and reducing the ureteral spasm which allows easy passage of the stone.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Protam Mr?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Protam Mr is available as a capsule and tablet to be taken by mouth in an empty stomach because food can delay the absorption of this drug and also decrease its bioavailability. Precaution must be taken in the patient with prostate cancer, sulfa allergy, and Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Flomax® (tamsulosin hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 142-143

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1172-1173

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