Review the side-effects of Tamsulosin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as Whole- Headache, increase in infections, weakness, back pain, chest pain.
Central Nervous System- Dizziness, altered sleep.
Respiratory- Inflammation of nose, pharynx and sinuses.
Gastrointestinal- Diarrhea, nausea.
Genitourinary- Abnormal ejaculation, decrease in sexual activities, painful persistent penile erection (rare).
Eye- Blurred vision.
Hypersensitivity- Severe allergic reactions like rash, itching, swelling, trouble in breathing.
Flomax
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as Whole- Headache, increase in infections, weakness, back pain, chest pain.
Central Nervous System- Dizziness, altered sleep.
Respiratory- Inflammation of nose, pharynx and sinuses.
Gastrointestinal- Diarrhea, nausea.
Genitourinary- Abnormal ejaculation, decrease in sexual activities, painful persistent penile erection (rare).
Eye- Blurred vision.
Hypersensitivity- Severe allergic reactions like rash, itching, swelling, trouble in breathing.
Other Precautions :
It should not be used with drugs that inhibit its breakdown e.g. ketoconazole.Drug Name : Tamsulosin
Tamsulosin(Flomax) generic is an alpha blocker, prescribed for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or prostate enlargement. It improves the flow of urine by relaxing the muscles of the prostate and the lower part of the bladder.Trade Names for Tamsulosin
India :
Urifine-D (0.4mg/0.5mg) |
Urimax-X (0.4mg/0.5mg) |
Veltam (0.2mg) |
Prostulin (0.2mg) |
Flodart |
Urimax 0.4 |
Ubimax (0.4mg) |
Urimax 0.2 MR |
Alfatam |
Dynapres |
Urimax |
Contiflo OD (0.2 mg) |
Alfatam (0.4 mg) |
Uripro (200 mcg) |
Protam MR (200 mcg) |
Uripro (400 mcg) |
Tamby |
Protam MR (400 mcg) |
Bezip |
Prostop
International :
Flomax
