Tamsumin
Tamsumin helps men with an enlarged prostate by making it easier to urinate and reducing the need to urinate frequently.
Form
säädellysti vapauttava kapseli, kova
Strength
0.4 mg
Active Ingredient
Tamsulosin hydrochloride
Manufacturer
ratiopharm GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
One capsule (0.4 mg) once a day, after breakfast or the first meal.
Method
Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water while sitting or standing. Do not break or chew the capsule.
Important
Do not take more than one capsule per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness, especially when sitting up or standing.
- •Ejaculation problems, including retrograde ejaculation (sperm goes into the bladder instead of out) and failure to ejaculate.
RARE
- •Headache.
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations).
- •Low blood pressure.
- •Runny or blocked nose (rhinitis).
- •Constipation.
- •Diarrhea.
- •Nausea.
- •Vomiting.
- •Rash.
- •Itching.
- •Red, itchy, or lumpy rash (hives).
- •Weakness (asthenia).
- •Fainting.
- •Swelling of hands or feet, and soft tissues (e.g., throat or tongue), breathing difficulties, and/or itching and rash (angioedema).
- •Prolonged, painful, and unwanted erection (priapism).
- •Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a severe, inflammatory allergic reaction affecting skin and mucous membranes).
- •Nosebleeds.
- •Blurred vision, impaired vision.
- •Dry mouth.
- •Severe skin reactions (erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis).
- •Very fast or irregular heartbeat, heart rhythm problems, fast pulse, and breathing difficulties.
Important Warnings
- Do not use Tamsumin if you are allergic to tamsulosin or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have experienced low blood pressure when changing position (e.g., feeling dizzy when standing up quickly).
- Do not use if you have severe liver problems.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have severe kidney problems.
- This medicine may cause dizziness, which can affect your ability to drive or use machines. Be careful if you feel dizzy.
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- Do not use this medicine in 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)