What are the serious side effects of tamsulosin?

Serious side effects

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abnormal ejaculation.
priapism (painful, long-lasting erection)
flu-like symptoms.
blurred vision.
low blood pressure that causes you to feel lightheaded, faint, or dizzy when changing positions.
allergic reaction, with trouble breathing, fever, swelling of your throat or tongue, rash, itching, or hives.

What is purpose and side effects of tamsulosin?

Tamsulosin is used to treat men who have symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland, which is also known as benign enlargement of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). Benign enlargement of the prostate is a problem that can occur in men as they get older. The prostate gland is located below the bladder.

How long should a man take tamsulosin?

The low incidence of acute urinary retention in patients treated with tamsulosin for up to 6 years suggests that tamsulosin may reduce the risk of AUR in patients with BPH.

Is tamsulosin safe to take?

Tamsulosin is generally safe to take for a long time. In fact, it works best when you take it for a long time. What will happen if I stop taking it? Stopping tamsulosin suddenly can make your condition worse as your symptoms may return.

Can tamsulosin cause memory loss?

Based upon this retrospective analysis, we believe that tamsulosin, because of its unique affinity for α1A-adrenergic receptors, may increase the risk of developing dementia when used for an extended period of time. If these findings are confirmed, they carry significant public health implications for an aging society.

What is tamsulosin hydrochloride used to treat?

It’s used to treat men with symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostate enlargement). It’s also occasionally taken to treat kidney stones. Tamsulosin is available on prescription and you can also buy it from pharmacies. It comes as tablets and capsules.

Does Harnal OCAS interact with tamsulosin?

However, there is a potential for significant increase in tamsulosin exposure when Harnal OCAS 0.4 mg is co-administered with a combination of both CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 inhibitors [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].

Harnal OCAS ® (tamsulosin hydrochloride) capsules are indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) [ see Clinical Studies (14) ]. Harnal OCAS capsules are not indicated for the treatment of hypertension.

What are the side effects of Harnal OCAS capsules?

Harnal OCAS capsules may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing, especially after the first dose or when changing doses. Change positions slowly from lying down to sitting up or from a sitting to a standing position until you learn how you react to Harnal OCAS capsules. If you begin to feel dizzy, sit or lie down until you feel better.

Do Harnal OCAS capsules interact with furosemide?

The pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interaction between Harnal OCAS capsules 0.8 mg/day (steady-state) and furosemide 20 mg intravenously (single dose) was evaluated in 10 healthy volunteers (age range 21 to 40 years). Harnal OCAS capsules had no effect on the pharmacodynamics (excretion of electrolytes) of furosemide.