FLOMAX (Tamsulosin), an alpha-Adregenic blocker is prescribed by the physicians for the symptomatic treatment in the male patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) acts by relaxing the arteries and veins and also the muscles thereby increase the blood flow in the bladder and the prostate. FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) can facilitate the urinary flow rate and decrease the urinary retention, urgency, nocturnal enuresis and painful micturition in the patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) may be sometimes used as ‘off-label use’ for the removal or the passage of the urinary stones with alpha antagonism principle of smooth muscle relaxation in the bladder.
Who should not take FLOMAX (Tamsulosin)?
FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) should not be prescribed for the patients with Liver disease, congestive heart disease and Kidney diseases. If you are taking drugs for the existing diseases like anti-HIV retroviral drugs, anti-depressant drugs, immunosuppressant like the Cyclosporine, Cimetidine, blood thinners like the Warfarin, anti-protozoal drugs like metronidazole, Calcium channel blockers like verapamil and other heart disease medications like Dilitiazem, antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, erythromycin and Clarithromycin, anti-fungal medicines like Ketoconazole and other self-medications like herbal, vitamin and mineral supplements, you should not take FLOMAX (Tamsulosin). If you are known allergic to FLOMAX (Tamsulosin), you should not take it with out consulting the Physician. According to Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) is classified as a Pregnancy Category – B and there is no scientific evidence that it can harm the unborn foetus. If you are a breast feeding mother, you should consult your doctor before taking FLOMAX (Tamsulosin). If you are having cataract surgery in the near future, inform the Physician that you are taking FLOMAX (Tamsulosin).
FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) Side Effects:
FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) can cause side effects like the immunological response to the drugs, developing complication at the time of cataract surgery, penis erection up to or more than four hours, abnormal ejaculation of seminal fluid, decrease in the sexual drive similar to physiological impotence, fainting, severe dizziness, breathing problems like running nose and sleeping disorders and rarely abnormal bleeding and bruising, immuno suppression, severe hypertension and painful and frequent urination.
How should I take FLOMAX (Tamsulosin)?
The recommended oral dosage for the FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) is 0.4 mg daily. For those patients who fail to respond to the 0.4 mg dose after 2 to 4 weeks of dosing, the dose of FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) capsules can be increased to 0.8 mg once daily, but only after the advice of the Physician. The following instruction should be followed to take the FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) – 0.4 mg oral dosage daily: (1) Take FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) at least one and half hours after the food intake 2) Take FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) while you are sitting or standing up. 3) Take FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) with 6 to 8 ounces (about 1 cup) of plain water. Do not take FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) with any other drink besides plain water. Do not take FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) with coffee, tea, juice, milk or other dairy drinks. 4) Swallow FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) as a whole. Do not chew the tablet or keep FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) in your mouth to melt or dissolve. After taking FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) you must wait at least 30 minutes BEFORE: 1) lying down. You may sit, stand, or do normal activities like read the newspaper or take a walk. 2) Eating or drinking anything except plain water.
Keep taking FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) for as long as your health care provider tells you to do so. To treat your problems or keep you from getting these symptoms, you have to take FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) as often and in the way FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) as prescribed by your Physician.
What is the important information I should know about FLOMAX (Tamsulosin)?
Take FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
You should take FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) one and half hours after the meals.
For FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) dosage one must follow his doctor's instructions.
It is important to take FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) regularly to get the most benefit, as directed by the Physician.
Stop taking FLOMAX (Tamsulosin), if you have unusual or pain erections more than 4 hours and call your Physician right away.
Avoid alcohol while you take FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) because it can increase the side-effects like dizziness caused by FLOMAX (Tamsulosin).
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) or if you have Prostate cancer.
Do not take Over-The-Counter (OTC) medicines while you take FLOMAX (Tamsulosin).
Do not stop taking FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) without first talking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well. Even after your symptoms improve, you may require continuous treatment for quite some time, as directed by the Physician.
Do not take FLOMAX (Tamsulosin), while you drive or at the time of handling
If you missed FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) for a long period of time, consult your Physician before restarting the medicine, as you may need low dose than earlier.
Check the Prostate test, Prostate Specific Antigen tests (PSA) and kidney test at least once in six months to monitor the beneficial effects of FLOMAX (Tamsulosin).
FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) is not indicated for the use in Women and Children.
Store FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) as per the instructions on the label.
Keep FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) away from the reach of the children and pets.
What happens if I miss a dose of FLOMAX (Tamsulosin)?
Take the missed dose of FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) as soon as you remember, during the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and take FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) next day as routine dose. Do not take a double dose of the medication that may lead to dizziness, fainting, tachycardia, severe headache and other unpleasant and serious side effects.
What happens if I overdose of FLOMAX (Tamsulosin)?
Please seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Where can I get more information on FLOMAX (Tamsulosin)?
FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) prescribed patients, who try to place an order for FLOMAX (Tamsulosin) from an online pharmacy store, can place their prescription order at the CanadaDrugsOnline.com which is an online Canadian pharmacy store.
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