tamsulosin(Flomax)
Alpha-1A adrenergic antagonist (uroselective)
Pronunciation
/tæmˈsuːloʊsɪn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- tamsulosin
- Brand names
- Flomax
- Therapeutic class
- Alpha-1A adrenergic antagonist (uroselective)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take 30 minutes after the same meal each day.
- Swallow capsule whole.
- Rise slowly to avoid dizziness.
- Tell ophthalmologist before any eye surgery (IFIS).
- May affect ejaculation.
Sources
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