Tamsulosin

Tamsulosin is a selective α 1A/1D-adrenoceptor antagonist. It reduces tension of the smooth muscles in the prostate and the urethra, enabling urine to pass more readily through the urethra and facilitating urination. In addition, it diminishes sensations of urge.

What Tamsulosin  is used for:

Tamsulosin 0,4mg is used in men for the treatment of the complaints of the lower urinary tract associated with an enlarged prostatic gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia). These complaints may include difficulty urinating (poor stream), dribbling, urgency and having to urinate frequently at night as well as during the day.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist before using Tamsulosin if :

• You have severely impaired renal function as there is not sufficient data from clinical studies about patients with severe renal impairment.
• You are planning to undergo cataract or glaucoma surgery, please inform your doctor that

you are taking or have recently taken tamsulosin capsules. The specialist can then take

appropriate precautions with respect to medication and surgical techniques to be used. Ask

your doctor whether or not you should postpone or temporarily stop taking this medicine

when undergoing eye surgery because of a cloudy lens (cataract) or increased pressure in

the eye (glaucoma).

Know all the medicines you take. Keep a list of them with you to show your doctor and pharmacist.

Who should not take Tamsulosin :

• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to tamsulosin or to any of the other ingredients in Tamsulosin 0,4mg capsule. Hypersensitivity may present as sudden local swelling of the soft tissues of the body (e.g. the throat or tongue), difficult breathing and / or itching and rash (angioedema).
• If you suffer from severe liver problems.
• If you suffer from fainting due to reduced blood pressure when changing posture (going to sit or stand up).

How to take your Tamsulosin :

Always take Tamsulosin 0,4mg exactly as your doctor has told you to. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The capsule to be taken after breakfast or the first meal of each day. The capsule must be swallowed whole and not be crunched or chewed. Usually, Tamsulosin 0,4mg is prescribed for long periods of time. The effects on the bladder and on urination are maintained during long-term treatment with Tamsulosin 0,4mg.

What to do if you forget to take a dose :

You may take your daily Tamsulosin 0,4mg later the same day if you have forgotten to take it as recommended.

If you have missed a day, just continue to take your daily capsule as prescribed. Never take a double dose to make up for the forgotten capsule.

 While taking your medicine :

There is no evidence that Tamsulosin 0,4mg affects the ability to drive or to operate machinery or equipment. However, you should bear in mind that dizziness can occur, in which case you should not undertake activities that require attentiveness.

Call your doctor right away if you have:

Angioedema (swelling due to allergic reaction) has been rarely reported after the use of

tamsulosin. In case of angioedema seek immediate medical assistance and discontinue use

of tamsulosin capsules. The product should not be re-administered.

What to do if you take too many capsules:

Taking too many Tamsulosin 0,4mg  capsule may lead to an unwanted decrease in blood pressure and an increase in heart rate, with feelings of faintness. Contact your doctor immediately if you have taken too much Tamsulosin 0.4mg.

 Side effects :

Like all medicines, Tamsulosin 0,4mg can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Common: Dizziness, particularly when going to sit or stand up, Abnormal ejaculation.

Uncommon: Headache, palpitations, reduced blood pressure, runny or blocked nose (rhinitis), diarrhea, feeling sick and vomiting, constipation, weakness (asthenia),rashes, itching and hives (urticaria).

Rare: Faintness and sudden local swelling of the soft tissues of the, difficult breathing and / or itching and rash, often as an allergic reaction (angioedema).

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed here.

You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.dorsapharma.com/ (ADR form)

By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.