Tamsulogen
Tamsulogen helps relax the muscles in the prostate and urethra, making it easier to urinate for men with an enlarged prostate.
Form
säädellysti vapauttava kapseli, kova
Strength
0.4 mg
Active Ingredient
Tamsulosin hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Viatris Limited
How to Use
Dosage
One capsule once daily.
Method
Swallow the capsule whole, preferably after breakfast or the first meal of the day. Do not crush or chew it.
Important
The maximum recommended dose is one capsule per day. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten one.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness
- •Ejaculation problems, such as no ejaculation or semen going into the bladder.
- •Headache
- •Palpitations (feeling your heart beat fast or unevenly)
- •Dizziness when standing up quickly from lying down or sitting
- •Runny or stuffy nose
- •Constipation
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea and vomiting
- •Rash and itching
- •Feeling of weakness
RARE
- •Fainting
- •Severe allergic reaction with sudden swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, difficulty breathing, and rash.
- •Serious skin reactions, such as widespread blistering rash and skin peeling, especially on the lips, eyes, mouth, nose, or genitals (Stevens-Johnson syndrome).
- •Painful, prolonged erection (priapism)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to tamsulosin or any other ingredient. Symptoms can include sudden swelling (face, hands, feet), difficulty breathing, or rash.
- If you feel dizzy or faint, especially when standing up from lying down or sitting, sit or lie down until the symptoms pass.
- Do not use if you have severe liver disease.
- If you are planning to have cataract or glaucoma eye surgery, tell your doctor that you are taking, have taken, or might take tamsulosin.
- This medicine should not be given to children or adolescents under 18 years of age.
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)