Tamictor
Tamictor helps treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate by relaxing the muscles, making urination easier.
Form
säädellysti vapauttava kapseli, kova
Strength
0.4 mg
Active Ingredient
Tamsulosin hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Avansor Pharma Oy
How to Use
Dosage
One capsule (0.4 mg) once a day.
Method
Take the capsule whole with a glass of water after breakfast or your first meal. Swallow it while standing, do not chew or crush it.
Important
One capsule (0.4 mg) daily.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Abnormal ejaculation, including semen going into the bladder or inability to ejaculate.
RARE
- •Headache
- •Heart palpitations (feeling your heart beat fast or strong)
- •Low blood pressure when standing up, which can make you feel dizzy, weak, or faint.
- •Runny nose
- •Constipation, diarrhea, nausea (feeling sick), vomiting
- •Skin rash, itching, hives
- •Feeling weak
- •Fainting
- •Severe allergic reaction (angioedema) causing sudden swelling of the hands, feet, lips, tongue, or throat, leading to breathing problems, itching, and rash.
- •Painful, long-lasting erection (priapism).
- •Widespread blistering and peeling skin rash, especially around the mouth, nose, eyes, and genitals (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), or severe skin inflammation (erythema multiforme).
- •Blurred or reduced vision.
- •Nosebleed
- •Dry mouth
- •Peeling skin inflammation (exfoliative dermatitis).
- •Unusual irregular heartbeat (e.g., atrial fibrillation, arrhythmia, fast heartbeat).
- •Shortness of breath.
- •Small pupil syndrome, where the pupil does not widen well and the iris becomes floppy during cataract surgery.
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to tamsulosin or any other ingredients.
- If you feel dizzy, weak, or faint when standing up, sit or lie down until you feel better.
- Tell your doctor if you have severe liver problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have severe kidney problems.
- If you are having eye surgery for cataracts or glaucoma, tell your eye doctor that you are taking or have taken Tamictor.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Significant adverse effects include orthostatic hypotension and dizziness. Increases risk of falls. Consider potential interactions especially with antihypertensives. (updated 25.11.2024)