Flomax – What You Need to Know

Generic Name: Tamsulosin

Classification: anti-adrenergic

Action: decreases contractions in smooth muscle of the prostatic capsule by preferentially binding to alpha1 adrenergic receptors

Indication: management of outflow obstruction in male patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia

Dosing: 0.4 mg PO once daily after meals (at the same time every day)

This medication can be taken at home.

Side effects: dizziness, headaches, orthostatic hypotension, priapism

Cautions: hypersensitivity, sulfa allergy, cataract surgery,  and patients at risk for prostate cancer

Marissa Cuomo & Marcia Rocha