Tamsulosin Hydrochloride (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)
Overview of Tamsulosin Hydrochloride
It is used in the symptomatic treatment of urinary obstruction caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia. It is alpha 1 adrenocetor blocker, more selective for alpha 1A adrenoceptor sub type.
Indication of Tamsulosin Hydrochloride
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride is primarily indicated in conditions like Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Primary nocturnal enuresis.
Contraindication of Tamsulosin Hydrochloride
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride is contraindicated in conditions like Postural hypotension,Hepatic impairment,Acute and chronic psychoses.
Side Effects of Tamsulosin Hydrochloride
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Tamsulosin Hydrochloride are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Drowsiness, Palpitation, Tachycardia, Dry mouth, Blurred vision, Hypotension, Depression, Asthenia, Hypersensitivity, Edema, Syncope, Rhinitis, Erectile disturbance, Gastrointestinal disturbances.
Precautions of Tamsulosin Hydrochloride
Selective alpha blockers reduce blood pressure. Patient receiving antihypertensive treatment may require reduced dosage and specialist supervision