TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE capsule

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Nyelv: angol

Forrás: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Aktív összetevők:

TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 11SV1951MR) (TAMSULOSIN - UNII:G3P28OML5I)

Beszerezhető a:

Denton Pharma, Inc. dba Northwind Pharmaceuticals

Az alkalmazás módja:

ORAL

Recept típusa:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Terápiás javallatok:

Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) [ see Clinical Studies (14) ]. Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are not indicated for the treatment of hypertension. Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are contraindicated in patients known to be hypersensitive to tamsulosin hydrochloride or any component of tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules. Reactions have included skin rash, urticaria, pruritus,angioedema, and respiratory symptoms [ see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. Risk Summary Tamsulosin hydrochloride is not indicated for use in women. There are no adequate data on the developmental risk associated with the use of tamsulosin hydrochloride in pregnant women. No adverse developmental effects were observed in animal studies in which tamsulosin hydrochloride was administered to rats or rabbits during the period of organogenesis (GD 7 to 17 in the rat and GD 6 to 18 in the rab

Termék összefoglaló:

Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsules, USP 0.4 mg are supplied in high density polyethylene bottles containing hard gelatin capsules and Alu-Alu blisters containing 30 hard gelatin capsules with olive green opaque cap and orange opaque body. The capsules are imprinted on one side with “TAM” on cap & “0.4 mg” on body in black ink. Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsules, 0.4 mg, Bottles of 30's: NDC 70934-771-30 Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Keep tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules and all medicines out of reach of children.

Engedélyezési státusz:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Termékjellemzők

TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE- TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULE
DENTON PHARMA, INC. DBA NORTHWIND PHARMACEUTICALS
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE
TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE
CAPSULES SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR
TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE
CAPSULES.
TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULES, FOR ORAL USE.
INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1997
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules is an alpha
adrenoceptor antagonist indicated for treatment of the signs and
symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (1)
Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are not indicated for the treatment
of hypertension (1)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
0.4 mg once daily taken approximately one-half hour following the same
meal each day. Tamsulosin hydrochloride
capsules should not be crushed, chewed or opened. (2)
Can be increased to 0.8 mg once daily for patients who fail to respond
to the 0.4 mg dose after 2 to 4 weeks of dosing
(2)
If discontinued or interrupted for several days, therapy should start
again with the 0.4 mg once-daily dose (2)
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Capsules: 0.4 mg (3)
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Contraindicated in patients known to be hypersensitive to tamsulosin
hydrochloride or any component of tamsulosin
hydrochloride capsules ( 4, 6.2)
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
· Advise patients about the possibility of symptoms related to
postural hypotension and to avoid situations where injury
could result should syncope occur (5.1)
· Should not be used in combination with strong inhibitors of
CYP3A4.Use with caution in combination with moderate
inhibitors of CYP3A4,with strong or moderate inhibitors of CYP2D6, in
patients known to be CYP2D6 poor metabolizers, or
in combination with other cytochrome P450 inhibitors. ( 5.2, 7.1,12.3)
· Should not be used in combination with other alpha adrenergic
blocking agents ( 5.2, 7.2,12.3)
· Exercise caution with concomitant administration of warfarin ( 5.2,
7.4, 12.3)
· Advise patients about the possibi