Urimax 400 Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Tamsulosin HCl

Indications/Uses

Benign prostatic hyperplasia to relieve symptoms of urinary obstruction.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

400 mcg once daily, may be increased after 2 wk, if necessary to 800 mcg once daily.

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Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Swallow whole, do not chew/crush/open.

Contraindications

Impaired renal function.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Potential risk of syncope, intraoperative floppy iris syndrome, patient w/ serious or life-threatening allergy w/ sulfa drugs. Monitor BP closely on patient receiving antihypertensive drugs. Rule out prostate carcinoma prior treatment. Do not use in women, childn.

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Adverse Reactions

Infection, back pain, headache, dizziness, somnolence, rhinitis, increased cough, chest pain, diarrhea, nausea, sinusitis, abnormal ejaculation, decreased libido & blurred vision. Symptomatic postural hypotension, vertigo, skin rash, pruritus, urticaria, angioedema of tongue, lips & face. Arrhythmia, dipsosis, nervousness, stomach heaviness, stomachache, decreased appetite, edema, urinary incontinence, impaired swallowing, generalized fatigue, burning sensation of the pharynx, palpitations, constipation, vomiting skin desquamation.

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Drug Interactions

Indomethacin; amitriptyline & chlorpromazine; verapamil, nifedipine; digoxin.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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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.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Urimax 400 EC tab 400 mcg

Packing/Price

100's

Urimax 400

tamsulosin

Manufacturer:

Unicure

Distributor:

Qualimed

Marketer:

Qualicare Pharma