Urotam 0.4 mg (Capsule (Modified Release))

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Tamsulosin hydrochloride
Company Navana pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

  • Treatment of functional symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Pharmacology

  • Selective alpha1 adrenoceptor blocking agent
  • Improves urine flow rate
  • Reduces symptoms of BPH
  • 90% absorption following oral administration under fasting conditions
  • Extensively metabolized by cytochrome P450 enzymes
  • High plasma protein binding (94% to 99%)
  • Elimination half-life in plasma ranges from five to seven hours

Dosage & Administration

  • Tamsulosin Hydrochloride 0.4 mg (one capsule) daily
  • May be increased to 0.8 mg once daily after 2 to 4 weeks
  • To be taken after meal at night
  • Swallow whole with a glass of water

Interaction

  • No interactions with atenolol, enalapril, or nifedipine
  • Concurrent administration of other alfa1-adrenoceptor antagonists could lead to hypotensive effects
  • Rise in plasma levels with cimetidine, fall with frusemide

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Tamsulosin hydrochloride
  • History of orthostatic hypotension
  • Severe hepatic insufficiency

Side Effects

  • Dizziness
  • Abnormal ejaculation
  • Headache
  • Asthenia
  • Postural hypotension
  • Palpitations

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended for use

Precautions & Warnings

  • Transient postural symptoms may occur
  • Not advised in patients with micturition syncope
  • No data available on driving or operating machinery effects

Overdose Effects

  • Likely acute hypotension after overdosage
  • Cardiovascular support may be required
  • Monitoring of renal function
  • Activated charcoal and osmotic laxative administration

Therapeutic Class

  • BPH/ Urinary retention/ Urinary incontinence

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C, protected from light

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