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Composition :

TAMSULOSIN-0.4MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Martin & Harris Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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About Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet

Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet belongs to the category of medicine known as alpha-blocker, used primarily for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia - BPH (enlarged prostate), and urinary bladder outlet obstruction. Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet are for use by men only and not indicated for use in women. Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet does not cure prostate cancer. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate gland) is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland caused due to overproduction of a hormone called ‘dihydrotestosterone’ in men. As the gland enlarges, it can lead to urinary problems, such as difficulty passing urine and frequent urination. Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet helps in getting relief from these symptoms.

Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet contains Tamsulosin (alpha-blocker), which primarily treats the enlarged prostate gland leading to urinary problems (like difficulty in passing urine and a frequent urination urge). Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet  relaxes the prostate gland’s muscles and urinary bladder neck at the obstruction site, resulting in improved urine flow and reduced BPH symptoms.

Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet should be taken approximately 30 minutes following the same meal every day. The most common side effects of Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet are low blood pressure (hypotension), dizziness, drowsiness, reduced sex drive (libido), inability to get an erection (impotence), tenderness or enlargement of your breasts (in men), sleeplessness, runny nose, or ejaculatory problems. These side effects may disappear when you continue to take Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet . Although, if these side effects persist, contact the doctor.

Women or children should not take Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet . Please inform your doctor before starting Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet have low blood pressure, liver/kidney disease, history of heart problem. You are also advised to wear a condom while having sexual intercourse, especially when your partner is pregnant, as Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet is known to pass in semen. Do not donate blood while taking Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet . You can donate blood six months after you have taken the last dose of Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet . Patients taking Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet should be cautioned about driving, operating machinery or performing hazardous tasks as it can cause drowsiness or dizziness. In rare cases, problems of penis erection, ejaculation and pain in the penis. So if these symptoms are for a longer time, immediately contact your doctor.

Uses of Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Urinary bladder outlet obstruction.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet contains tamsulosin (alpha-blocker), which primarily treats the enlarged prostate gland. This decreases urinary problems, like difficulty in passing urine and a frequent urination urge. Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the gland muscles. Effectively, it improves the symptoms of BPH like urine flow, hesitancy, and incomplete bladder emptying.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet

  • Low blood pressure (hypotension)
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Reduced sex drive (libido)
  • Inability to get an erection (impotence)
  • Tenderness or enlargement of your breasts (in men)
  • Sleeplessness
  • Runny nose
  • Ejaculatory problems

Drug Warnings

Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet should be taken with caution in people with liver or kidney disease, low blood pressure, a history of prostate cancer, or allergic to tamsulosin. Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet should be used 30 minutes after a meal for better results. Inform your doctor if you have had a history of heart disease or planning to undergo cataract surgery. During sexual intercourse with your partner, use a condom as Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet passes in semen and can affect pregnant women and the foetus (unborn child). So, you should contact your doctor for advice. Do not donate blood while taking Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet . You can donate blood six months after you have taken the last dose of Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet . Patients taking Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet should be cautioned about driving, operating machinery, or performing hazardous tasks as it can cause drowsiness or dizziness. In rare cases, problems of penis erection, ejaculation, and pain in the penis can occur. So if these symptoms are for a longer time, immediately contact your doctor.

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TamsulosinPosaconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet:
Taking Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet with posaconazole may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet and posaconazole together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, and stuffy nose. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
TamsulosinClarithromycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet:
Taking clarithromycin with Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet may increase the blood levels and effects of Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, clarithromycin can be taken with Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience side effects such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
TamsulosinAmprenavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet:
Taking Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet with amprenavir may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet and amprenavir together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
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How does the drug interact with Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet:
Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet blood levels may rise when itraconazole and Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet are administered together.

How to manage the interaction:
Itraconazole and Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet may interact, but if a doctor prescribes them, you can still take them. If you develop dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, redness, nasal congestion, a racing heart, or priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sex), you should consult a doctor. Never stop taking any medication without consulting a doctor.
TamsulosinRitonavir
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How does the drug interact with Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet:
Taking Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet with ritonavir may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet and ritonavir together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
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How does the drug interact with Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet:
Taking Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet with cobicistat may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet and cobicistat together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
TamsulosinVoriconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet:
Taking Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet with Voriconazole may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet and Voriconazole together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, heart palpitation (irregular heartbeat). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
TamsulosinAtazanavir
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How does the drug interact with Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet:
Taking Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet with atazanavir may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet and atazanavir together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
TamsulosinTelithromycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet:
Taking Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet with telithromycin may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet and telithromycin together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
TamsulosinIndinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet:
Taking Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet with indinavir may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet and indinavir together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid drinking less alcohol, caffeine, and fizzy drink. Limit intake of artificial sweeteners.
  • Maintain a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly, so you do not feel heavy in the abdomen.
  • Also, drink less water in the evening and before sleeping to have a sound sleep and do not wake up frequently for urination.
  • Any medication that may worsen urinary symptoms (for cold and cough) should be avoided.

Habit Forming

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Therapeutic Class

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FAQs

Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet contains Tamsulosin (alpha-blocker), which primarily treats the enlarged prostate gland leading to urinary problems (like difficulty passing urine and frequent urination). Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet  relaxes the prostate gland’s muscles and urinary bladder neck at the obstruction site, resulting in improved urine flow and reduced BPH symptoms.

Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet should not be given to children below 18 years and women. Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet is recommended for use in male-only. Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet should not be given in people with prostate cancer, priapism (persistent painful penile erection unrelated to sexual activity), low blood pressure (hypotension), cataracts and allergic to Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet or sulfa drugs.

No, taking any cold or cough medication along with Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet should be avoided as it increases the urge to urinate. So, before taking any such medication, please consult your doctor.

No, you are advised not to donate blood if you are taking Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet . Even if you stop taking Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet , wait for at least 6 months and consult your doctor before donating blood.

Intake of Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet may cause a sudden drop in your blood pressure leading to orthostatic hypotension. It usually occurs when one suddenly stand from a lying or resting position which may increase the risk of falls.

No, Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet does not cure benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) helps in relieving symptoms of the enlarged prostate gland. For better advice, you should consult your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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  • METOPROLOL
  • TERAZOSIN
  • INDOMETHACIN

Special Advise

  • Tamsin 0.4mg Tablet is not intended for use as an antihypertensive (blood pressure lowering) drug.
  • Don't stand suddenly from a lying or resting position which may increase the risk of falls.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): The enlargement of the prostate gland is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland caused due to overproduction of dihydrotestosterone hormone in men. After age 50, most men develop an enlarged prostate gland putting pressure on the urinary bladder. It leads to restricted or obstructed urine flow, an urge to urinate frequently (especially at night), and a feeling of not emptying the urinary bladder.

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