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