Generics
Tamsulosin HCl
Used For
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Side Effects
Common : Dizziness , ejaculation disorders including inability to ejaculate and ejaculation of semen into the urinary bladder (retrograde ejaculation)Uncommon : Headache , a sensation of abnormal heart beat (palpitations) , dizziness especially when suddenly sitting or standing up (orthostatic hypotension) , runny or blocked nose (rhinitis) , constipation , diarrhoea , feeling sick , being sick , rash , itching , feeling of weakness (asthenia). Rare : Fainting
Drug Interactions
Alpha 1A-blockers e.g. doxazosin, prazosin and indoramin , diclofenac , warfarin , verapamil and diltiazem , ciclosporin , erythromycin, clarithromycin , ketoconazole, itraconazole, fluconazole, voriconazole , ritonavir, saquinavir
Indication
Tamsulosin HCl is used for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).




