Description
Urimax 0.4 mg capsule is a prescription drug used in men to decrease the urine outflow resistance due to an enlarged prostate gland. The medication is an Alpha adrenoceptor antagonist used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Urimax 0.4 mg may cause lower blood pressure, so, should be used with caution. A patient who has a history of allergy or erectile dysfunction issues are recommended not to use this medicine.
Tamsulosin is a generic version sold under brands such as Urimax Capsules among several other trade names, is called alpha-adrenergic blockers. This medication is an anti-androgenic and should be used only on a recommendation of a health care provider.
Product Description
Some medicines and Urimax may interfere with each other. You may have to stop taking one of the medicines if you are on a dose of Urimax :
- Doxazosin
- Prazosin
- Terazosin
- Silodosin
- Alfuzosin
- Warfarin
- Cyclosporin
- Calcium channel blockers
- Antiviral medicines for HIV infection
- Midazolam
If you are taking any of these then tell your doctor and consult your doctor to get a full list of the drugs to be avoided.
Be sure to make all your appointment with your doctor so your progress can be checked. If you ever go to the hospital, then inform a doctor that you are taking this medicine. Do not give this medicine to anyone even if the symptoms are the same.
Side Effects
Tamsulosin oral usage can cause severe headaches that can occur every time you consume this medicine. When you first wake up after taking Tamsulosin, you may feel very dizzy so take care while standing up from sitting or lying position. You will be required to get your blood pressure and prostate checked at regular intervals. Don’t forget to visit your doctor timely, he may recommend an aspirin free pain killer such as acetaminophen. Other side effects of Urimax 0.4 mg include dizziness or mild headache. However, these are not all the side effects which you may get due to Tamsulosin oral. There may be others. If you experience any serious side effects due to this medicine, call your doctor and seek his help.
How to Use
Tamsulosin is prescribed to men who suffer from benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarge prostate) condition which makes it harder for them to urinate. This medication thus improves urination in men. Tamsulosin may also be prescribed for conditions not listed above.
Tamsulosin works as a perfect alpha anti-androgen and blocks the functionality by binding with the androgenic receptors. This causes relaxation in smooth muscle and therefore less resistance to urinary flow Androgens such as testosterone are natural male sex hormones.
Urimax is available in the form of capsules. Take Tamsulosin strictly according to your doctor’s direction. Store medicine in a cool and dry place.
How to take the drug:
Tamsulosin is usually taken once per day after about 30 minutes of having a meal. Ensure that you take this medication at the same time every day. Avoid crushing, chewing, or opening a Tamsulosin capsule and swallow it whole. Tamsulosin lowers the blood pressure and as a result, you may feel dizziness, especially when you start or restart this medication course after a long period of time. Notify your doctor if you experience severe dizziness, or feel like you may faint.
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