Tamsol
Drug name: Tamsol
Other names used:
- Flomaxtra®
Active Ingredients:
- Tamsulosine
Therapeutic actions: Tamsulosin belongs to a class of drugs called alpha blockers. The drug works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, widening the veins and arteries thus making it easier to urirnate.
Indications: Treatment of urination dysfunctions caused by benign hyperplasia of the prostate gland.
Contraindications and cautions: The drug should not be used in the following conditions:
- Hypersensitivity to any components of the preparation
- If you are taking other alpha blockers
- If you are having surgery especially eye surgery
- The drug should not be used in children
- Severe Renal insufficiency
- Hypotensive conditions
Not intended to be used in women but if prescribed by your doctor Tamsulosin belongs to Pregnancy category B consult your doctor before starting treatment if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Tamsol will experience it or any other. The side-effects include:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Increased heartrate
- Ortostatic hypotension
- Rhinitis
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Itching
- Skin rash
- Asthenia
- Priapism
- Angioneurotic shock
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with Tamsol, please read the information provided with Tamsulosine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Tamsol. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe. Especially mention the following groups of drugs:
- Peptic ulcer treatment
- Diuretics
- NSAID's
- Blood thinners
- Anesthetics
- Hypertension treatment
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Tamsulosine with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
