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About Urimax 0.4 Capsule

Urimax 0.4 Capsule belongs to the category of medicine called 'alpha-blocker' primarily used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia - BPH (enlarged prostate), and urinary bladder outlet obstruction. It relaxes the prostate gland’s muscles and urinary bladder neck at the obstruction site, resulting in improved urine flow with reduced BPH symptoms. Urimax 0.4 Capsule is for use by men only and not indicated for use by women. Urimax 0.4 Capsule 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. Urimax 0.4 Capsule helps in getting relief from these symptoms.

Urimax 0.4 Capsule contains Tamsulosin hydrochloride (alpha-blocker) which primarily treats the enlarged prostate gland leading to urinary problems (like difficulty in passing urine and a frequent urination urge). It is a prodrug, and it gets broken down into its active form (i.e. Tamsulosin) in the gut (intestine). Urimax 0.4 Capsule makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the muscles of the prostate gland. Effectively, it improves the symptoms of Benign Hyperplasia Prostate (BPH). 

Take Urimax 0.4 Capsule as prescribed. The most common side effects of Urimax 0.4 Capsule are low blood pressure (hypotension), dizziness, drowsiness, reduced sex drive (libido), inability to get an erection (impotence) and tenderness or enlargement of your breasts (in men), sleeplessness, runny nose or ejaculatory problems. These side effects may disappear when you continue to take Urimax 0.4 Capsule . Although, if these side effects persist, contact the doctor. 

Women or children should not take Urimax 0.4 Capsule . Please inform your doctor before starting Urimax 0.4 Capsule if you have low blood pressure, liver/kidney disease, or a history of heart problems. You are also advised to wear a condom while having sexual intercourse, especially when your partner is pregnant, as Urimax 0.4 Capsule is known to pass in semen. Do not donate blood while taking Urimax 0.4 Capsule . You can donate blood 6 months after you have taken the last dose of Urimax 0.4 Capsule . Patients taking Urimax 0.4 Capsule 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 Urimax 0.4 Capsule

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Directions for Use

Take Urimax 0.4 Capsule with or without food as directed by your physician. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Urimax 0.4 Capsule contains tamsulosin (alpha-blocker), primarily used to treat the enlarged prostate gland in the male. It is a prodrug, and it gets broken down into its active form (i.e. Tamsulosin) in the gut. Urimax 0.4 Capsule  decreases urinary problems, like difficulty in passing urine and a frequent urination urge. Urimax 0.4 Capsule makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland. 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 Urimax 0.4 Capsule

  • 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

Urimax 0.4 Capsule should be taken with caution in people with liver or kidney disease, low blood pressure, prostate cancer history, or allergic to tamsulosin. For better results, Urimax 0.4 Capsule should be used 30 minutes after a meal. 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 Urimax 0.4 Capsule passes in semen and affects pregnant women and the fetus (unborn child). It is advisable to contact your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking Urimax 0.4 Capsule . Do not donate blood while taking Urimax 0.4 Capsule . You can donate blood six months after you have taken the last dose of Urimax 0.4 Capsule . Patients taking Urimax 0.4 Capsule 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.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Urimax 0.4 Capsule 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.
TamsulosinAtazanavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Urimax 0.4 Capsule:
Taking Urimax 0.4 Capsule with atazanavir may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Urimax 0.4 Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Urimax 0.4 Capsule 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.
TamsulosinClarithromycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Urimax 0.4 Capsule:
Taking clarithromycin with Urimax 0.4 Capsule may increase the blood levels and effects of Urimax 0.4 Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, clarithromycin can be taken with Urimax 0.4 Capsule 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.
TamsulosinKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Urimax 0.4 Capsule:
Taking Urimax 0.4 Capsule with ketoconazole may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Urimax 0.4 Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Urimax 0.4 Capsule and ketoconazole together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a 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 a doctor.
TamsulosinFosamprenavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Urimax 0.4 Capsule:
Taking Urimax 0.4 Capsule with fosamprenavir may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Urimax 0.4 Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Urimax 0.4 Capsule and fosamprenavir 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.
TamsulosinAmprenavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Urimax 0.4 Capsule:
Taking Urimax 0.4 Capsule with amprenavir may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Urimax 0.4 Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Urimax 0.4 Capsule 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.
TamsulosinCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Urimax 0.4 Capsule:
Taking Urimax 0.4 Capsule with ceritinib may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Urimax 0.4 Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Urimax 0.4 Capsule and ceritinib 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 Urimax 0.4 Capsule:
Taking Urimax 0.4 Capsule with Voriconazole may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Urimax 0.4 Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Urimax 0.4 Capsule 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.
TamsulosinCobicistat
Severe
How does the drug interact with Urimax 0.4 Capsule:
Taking Urimax 0.4 Capsule with cobicistat may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Urimax 0.4 Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Urimax 0.4 Capsule 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.
TamsulosinTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Urimax 0.4 Capsule:
Taking Urimax 0.4 Capsule with Tizanidine will have an additive effect and may lower blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Urimax 0.4 Capsule and tizanidine 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 headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. Use caution when getting up from a sitting or lying position. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid drinking alcohol, caffeine and fizzy drink. Limit intake of artificial sweeteners.
  • Maintain a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly so that you do not feel heavy in the abdomen region.
  • 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 which may worsen urinary symptoms (medication for cold and cough) should be avoided.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ALPHA BLOCKERS

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Special Advise

  • Urimax 0.4 Capsule is not intended for use as an antihypertensive (blood pressure lowering) drug.
  • Don't stand suddenly from a lying or resting position, as it may increase the risk of falls due to a sudden dip in blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension).

Disease/Condition Glossary

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): It is the enlargement of the prostate gland. 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, the urge to urinate frequently (especially at night), and the feeling of not emptying the urinary bladder. 

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