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Tamsulosin is a prescription medicine. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Enlarged Prostate.
The correct dosage of Tamsulosin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tamsulosin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Tamsulosin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Tamsulosin's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Tamsulosin related warnings talks about Tamsulosin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Tamsulosin is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Glaucoma are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Tamsulosin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Tamsulosin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Tamsulosin is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Tamsulosin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
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Is the use of Tamsulosin safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Tamsulosin in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Tamsulosin safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Tamsulosin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Tamsulosin is unavailable.
What is the effect of Tamsulosin on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Tamsulosin on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tamsulosin on the Liver?
Tamsulosin is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Tamsulosin on the Heart?
You can take Tamsulosin without any fear of damage to the heart.
Tamsulosin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tamsulosin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tamsulosin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Tamsulosin has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Tamsulosin since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Tamsulosin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Tamsulosin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Tamsulosin
Taking Tamsulosin with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tamsulosin
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Tamsulosin as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Tamsulosin consumption may cause constipation. Constipation can be relieved by drinking a lot of water, eating lots of fiber, taking probiotics, exercising regularly or taking an over the counter laxative. Talk to your doctor for managing constipation, should you develop the same.
No, Tamsulosin is not a diuretic. It is rather an alpha-blocker that relaxes the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate.
Tamsulosin 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.
Yes, Tamsulosin is used for the expulsion of large kidney stones. It is presumed that Tamsulosin helps in expulsion of kidney stones by relaxing the ureter and reducing the ureteral spasm which allows easy passage of the stone.
Tamsulosin might be given for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). The exact mechanism of how it works in erectile dysfunction is not known but It is presumed that it works by improving libido, erection, and overall sexual function.
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References
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