Flomax

Other names used:

• Flomaxtra®
• Urimax®

Active Ingredients:

• Tamsulosin HCL

How does Flomax work and what pharmaceutical group does it belong to?

Flomax is an α1 adrenoreceptor blocker . The preparation selectively blocks postsynaptic alpha adrenoreceptors in the smooth muscles of the prostate gland and neck of the urinary bladder. As a result the tone of the smooth muscle is decreased thus the outflow of urine is facilitated. At the same time the symptoms of obstruction and irritation are also relieved. The therapeutic effect of the preparation is achieved within 2 weeks after the treatment initiation. The effects on systemic arterial pressure are insignificant when due to a low degree of affinity of Tamsulosin to Alpha-1b-adrenoreceptors.

Which conditions are treated with Tamsulosin?

The drug is used in treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia.

What should a patient know before using Flomax?

The Tamsulosin should not be used in cases of:

• Hypersensitivity to the components of the preparation.

The drug should be used with caution in:

• Patients who are disposed to arterial hypotension
• Severe liver failure
• The patients using Tamsulosin must avoid activity that require increased conenctration or speed of psycho-motor reactions.

Which adverse effects may manifest when using the medication?

The side effects of Flomax include:

• Cardiovascular disease: dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, increased heart rate
• CNS: headache, asthenia
• Urogenital system: retrograde ejaculation

It is not necessary that the side effects will manifest in an individual but the possibility still exist. For more information please consult your health care provider.

Which groups of drugs or specific preparations may interact with Tamsulosin?

The drug is affected by the following:

• H2-histamine blockers
• Diuretics
• Other adrenoblockers
• NSAID's
• Anticoagulants
• Anticonvulsants
• Myorelaxants
• Nitrates
• Ethanol
• Ca2+ channel blockers
• Antidepressants

Tell your doctor about all the herbal preparations as well as prescription drugs that you are currently taking even if they are not on the list.

Important information for the patient:

Flomax is supplied for individual use. Do not use it to treat other conditions not listed in the leaflet. Keep the product out of children reach. Do not reuse any disposable materials if supplied with the preparation.