Flomax may also be more Prescription only Do not take tamsulosin with other similar medicines such as alfuzosin (Uroxatral), doxazosin (Cardura), prazosin (Minipress), silodosin (Rapaflo), or terazosin (Hytrin)
Flomax is available as a generic drug
4 mg) Drug class: Alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists Medically reviewed by Sophia Entringer, PharmD
By blocking these receptors, the medication works by relaxing the muscles in your prostate and bladder, which relieves symptoms of BPH by making it easier to urinate
What is this medication? Tamsulosin for prostate gland enlargement Contiflo, Flomaxtra Last updated by Michael Stewart Peer reviewed by Sid Dajani Last updated 2 Apr 2021 Meets Patient's editorial guidelines Added to Saved items Take one tablet/capsule every day
Tamsulosin (Flomax) belongs to a class of drugs called alpha blockers
Flomax (tamsulosin) works on alpha receptors to relax muscles in the neck of the bladder and the prostate
If the men responded to tamsulosin, they were randomized to one of three groups
It's used to treat men with symptoms of an enlarged prostate ( benign prostate enlargement )
There is a considerable inter-patient variation in plasma levels, both after single and multiple dosing
Comparing Flomax vs Tamsulosin Flomax (tamsulosin) Tamsulosin Prescription only Flomax restores urine flow in men with BPH but may cause a drop in blood pressure when going from a sitting to a standing position
Flomax is available as a generic drug
4 mg) Drug class: Alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists
Tamsulosin Brand names: Contiflo XL, Faramsil MR, Flomaxtra XL, Pamsvax XL, Tabphyn MR Find out how tamsulosin treats symptoms of an enlarged prostate and kidney
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Tamsulosin (Flomax) is a commonly prescribed oral medication used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged
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