Floezy

Floezy

tamsulosin

Manufacturer:

Mega Lifesciences

Distributor:

Metro Drug
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Tamsulosin HCl
Indications/Uses
Lower urinary tract symptoms associated w/ benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Dosage/Direction for Use
Administration
Should be taken with food: Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity including drug-induced angioedema. History of orthostatic hypotension. Severe hepatic insufficiency.
Special Precautions
Syncope. Examine patient before therapy in order to exclude the presence of other conditions, which can cause the same symptoms as BPH. Perform digital rectal exam & determination of PSA before treatment & at regular interval afterwards. Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome. Not recommended in patients w/ scheduled cataract surgery. Not to be given w/ strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, ketoconazole) in patients w/ poor metaboliser CYP2D6 phenotype. Concomitant use w/ moderate (eg, erythromycin) CYP3A4 inhibitors. Dizziness can occur. Severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min). Not applicable in pregnancy & lactation. No relevant indication for use in childn.
Adverse Reactions
Dizziness; ejaculation disorders including retrograde ejaculation & ejaculation failure.
Drug Interactions
Rise in plasma levels w/ cimetidine & fall in plasma levels w/ furosemide. Increased elimination rate w/ diclofenac & warfarin. Increased exposure w/ strong inhibitors of CYP3A4. Increased AUC & Cmax w/ ketoconazole & paroxetine. Moderate CYPA3A4 inhibitors (eg, erythromycin). Risk of enhanced hypotensive effect w/ drugs which may reduce BP including anaesth agents & other α1-adrenoreceptor antagonists.
MIMS Class
Drugs for Bladder & Prostate Disorders
ATC Classification
G04CA02 - tamsulosin ; Belongs to the class of alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists. Used in the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Floezy PR tab 400 mcg
Packing/Price
30's
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