Tamsulosin Hydrochloride

Overview

Primary Characterstics

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Indications

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Pharmacokinetics

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Contraindications

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Drug Interactions

Tamsulosin Hydrochloride is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:

Severity N/A

Clonidine (HCl)

Interaction of Clonidine (HCl) with Tamsulosin Hydrochloride

Details: Concomitant use of these two drugs can potentially cause symptomatic hypotension.
Warfarin (Na)

Interaction of Warfarin (Na) with Tamsulosin Hydrochloride

Details: Concomitant use of these two drugs can potentially cause symptomatic hypotension.
Ketoconazole

Interaction of Ketoconazole with Tamsulosin Hydrochloride

Details: Tamsulosin is extensively metabolized, mainly by CYP3A4 and CYP2D6. Therefore should not be used in combination with strong inhibitors of CYP3A4 e.g Ketoconazole.
Cimetidine (HCl)

Interaction of Cimetidine (HCl) with Tamsulosin Hydrochloride

Details: Concurrent use causes significant changes in both tamsulosin hydrochloride clearance (26% decrease) and exposure (44% increase in AUC).
Erythromycin

Interaction of Erythromycin with Tamsulosin Hydrochloride

Details: Tamsulosin Hydrochloride should be used with caution in combination with Erythromycin.
Paroxetine

Interaction of Paroxetine with Tamsulosin Hydrochloride

Details: Tamsulosin Hydrochloride should be used with caution in combination with Paroxetine.
Terbinafine (HCl)

Interaction of Terbinafine (HCl) with Tamsulosin Hydrochloride

Details: Tamsulosin Hydrochloride should be used with caution in combination with Terbinafine (HCl).
VORICONAZOLE

Interaction of VORICONAZOLE with Tamsulosin Hydrochloride

Details: Voriconazole may increase the serum concentration of tamsulosin by decreasing its metabolism.
Management: Monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects

These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

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Side Effects

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Dosage

Tamsulosin Hydrochloride's dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage

0.4 mg0.4 (0.4)24 hourlyPO

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Tamsulosin Hydrochloride is available.

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Tamsulosin Hydrochloride is available.

High Risk Groups

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Warning / Precautions

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Storage Conditions

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Interference in Pathology

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Brands / Trade Names of Tamsulosin Hydrochloride

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