{"id":18707,"date":"2017-12-06T03:00:18","date_gmt":"2017-12-05T21:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18707"},"modified":"2018-08-02T14:21:15","modified_gmt":"2018-08-02T08:51:15","slug":"flomax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18707","title":{"rendered":"Flomax \u2013 Information, Uses, Side Effects and Dosage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Trade Names:<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Flomax, Tamsulosin Hydrochloride<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Category: <\/strong>Alpha-adrenergic\u00a0blocker<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Generic Name: <\/strong>tamsulosin hydrochloride<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Introduction and Quick Information:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Flomax is an anti-adrenergic agent\u00a0manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim for the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. In this disease, there is a non cancerous increase in the size of the prostate gland, making it difficult for the patient to urinate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> It works by blocking alpha-1 adrenergic receptors, thereby relaxing the muscles of prostate gland and neck of the urinary bladder, which helps in easy urination. It is not approved for use in women and children.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Is It Approved By U.S. FDA?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Flomax was approved by FDA on April 15, 1997, on application from BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM and its license expired in October 2009. Then, again on application by IMPAX LABS, FDA approved Flomax on March 2, 2010. Flomax is considered as an effective drug for the treatment of benign\u00a0prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by FDA.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Usage and Benefits of Flomax:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Some of the problems for which Flomax provides an effective solution are listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">An enlarged prostate as in benign prostatic hyperplasia<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Frequent urination<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Incomplete emptying of urinary bladder while urinating<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Kidney stones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">This medication can be used for other uses as well. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Flomax Side Effects:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Some of the side effects of Flomax are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Drowsiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sore throat and cough<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Nasal Congestion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Nasal rhinitis<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Blurred vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sleep problems\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Back pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Abnormal ejaculation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fever or chills<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Consult your doctor before using this medication, if you have:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Prostate cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Undergone cataract surgery<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Coronary artery disease<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sulfa allergy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">General Recommended Dosages of Flomax:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Flomax is available in capsules of 0.4 mg, which is to be taken orally 30 minutes after the same meal each day. If the response is not adequate by using 0.4 mg after 2-4 weeks of therapy, the dose might be increased to 0.8 mg, once daily. If your therapy gets interrupted in between, you can restart it with 0.4 mg capsule, once daily.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Miss the Dose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you miss a dose, skip it and take next scheduled dose if it is time for next dose. But if there is enough time for next dose, then take the missed dose when you remember. Do not take an extra dose to make up for the mixed dose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Take Overdose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Seek immediate medical attention in case of overdose.\u00a0 You may experience some side-effects due to overdose like dizziness, headache etc.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Interactions of Flomax:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Here is a list of medicines that can react with Flomax and should not be taken together:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">alfuzosin hydrochloride (Uroxatral)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">silodosin (Rapaflo)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">phentolamine mesylate (Oraverse)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">labetalol hydrochloride (Trandate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">clarithromycin (Biaxin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">miconazole (Monistat)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">isoniazid (Liniazid)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">chlorpromazine hydrochloride (Chlorpromazine hydrochloride)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">diclofenac sodium (Cambia)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">pergolide mesylate (Permax)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">imatinib mesylate (Gleevec)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">cimetidine (Cimetidine)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Inform your doctor or pharmacist about any medicine that you have been taking before starting Flomax, to avoid the incidence of drug interaction.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Lifestyle and food habits you must follow when on Flomax:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Lifestyle suitable when on Flomax should involve following features:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Regular check up of prostate and blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">When you are sitting or lying down, don\u2019t get up very quickly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Avoid standing for long hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Avoid alcohol consumption<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Prevent yourself from falling<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Do not drive or perform activities requiring alertness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You should also follow a healthy and nutritional diet. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>How Safe Is Flomax for Pregnant Women or Nursing Mothers?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Flomax is categorized under pregnancy category B by the U.S. FDA. It has not been approved by the U.S FDA for use in women and children.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Women are unlikely to use this medicine. Data is not available whether it is excreted in breastmilk or not. Therefore, its effect on lactating women is unknown.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Complications and Conditions possible due to prolonged use of Flomax:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Prolonged use of Flomax may affect the blood vessels and other tissue of brain causing a severe headache that can last for a long period. It also affects the prostate gland muscles causing abnormal ejaculation. It can also cause dizziness which can make it difficult for the patient to drive or indulge in any other activity that might require alertness.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Thus, avoid prolonged use of Flomax and follow your doctor\u2019s prescription for best results.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Availability of Flomax:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Flomax in the strength of 0.4 mg and 0.8mg is available on prescription in many U.S. FDA authorized health centers and government hospitals.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drug Trade Names:\u00a0Flomax, Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Category: Alpha-adrenergic\u00a0blocker Generic Name: tamsulosin hydrochloride Introduction and Quick Information: Flomax is an anti-adrenergic agent\u00a0manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim for the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. 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