Tamsulosin — Drug Interactions, Alcohol & Pregnancy Guide

Last reviewed: · Source: US FDA drug label database

About Tamsulosin

Tamsulosin relaxes smooth muscle in the prostate and bladder neck to improve urine flow in men with BPH. Can cause postural hypotension (dizziness on standing) — take at bedtime. May cause intraoperative floppy iris syndrome in cataract surgery.

Also sold as: Flomax, Contiflo

Drug class Alpha-1 blocker
Used for Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Kidney stones (off-label)
Max adult dose 400mcg (0.4mg) once daily after meals
OTC in UK Prescription only

Tamsulosin — Drug Combinations

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Tamsulosin + Sildenafil
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