Brand Name
Veltam 0.4 Tablet
Drug Name
Tamsulosin 0.4 mg
Drug Class
Alpha-1 Adrenergic Receptor Blocker
Uses
Used for the treatment of urinary symptoms associated with
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or prostate gland enlargement.
Symptoms It May Improve
Difficulty starting urination, weak urine flow, frequent
urination and incomplete bladder emptying.
How It Works
Relaxes smooth muscle in the prostate and bladder neck,
helping urine flow more easily.
Common Side Effects
Dizziness, headache, abnormal ejaculation, weakness and
nasal congestion may occur.
Dosage
The usual adult dose is 0.4 mg once daily, as prescribed
by a doctor.
How to Take
Follow your prescription instructions. It is usually taken
once daily, about 30 minutes after the same meal each day.
Blood Pressure Effect
May lower blood pressure and can cause dizziness or
light-headedness, particularly when standing up.
Drug Interactions
May interact with PDE-5 inhibitors, other alpha-blockers
and medicines that lower blood pressure.
Substitute Brands
Flodart 0.4 mg Tablet, Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet,
Tamsulin 0.4 mg Tablet, etc.
⚠️ Dizziness & Low Blood Pressure:
Tamsulosin may cause dizziness, light-headedness or a drop in blood pressure, especially when standing up. Rise slowly from sitting or lying positions and be careful when driving until you know how the medicine affects you.
Tamsulosin may cause dizziness, light-headedness or a drop in blood pressure, especially when standing up. Rise slowly from sitting or lying positions and be careful when driving until you know how the medicine affects you.
❤️ Important Interaction:
Medicines used for erectile dysfunction, such as sildenafil, tadalafil or vardenafil, may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effect of tamsulosin. Tell your doctor before using these medicines together.
Medicines used for erectile dysfunction, such as sildenafil, tadalafil or vardenafil, may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effect of tamsulosin. Tell your doctor before using these medicines together.
👁️ Cataract Surgery Warning:
Tell your eye surgeon if you are taking or have previously taken tamsulosin before cataract or glaucoma surgery because it may be associated with intraoperative floppy iris syndrome.
Tell your eye surgeon if you are taking or have previously taken tamsulosin before cataract or glaucoma surgery because it may be associated with intraoperative floppy iris syndrome.
⚠️ Ejaculation Changes:
Tamsulosin may cause reduced or other changes during ejaculation. These effects usually resolve after discontinuation of treatment.
Tamsulosin may cause reduced or other changes during ejaculation. These effects usually resolve after discontinuation of treatment.
🚨 Fainting Warning:
If you experience fainting, severe dizziness, chest discomfort, or any other significant symptoms after taking tamsulosin, consult a doctor promptly.
If you experience fainting, severe dizziness, chest discomfort, or any other significant symptoms after taking tamsulosin, consult a doctor promptly.
🩺 Important:
Tamsulosin improves urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate but does not shrink the prostate or permanently cure BPH. Because BPH symptoms can overlap with other urinary tract problems, persistent or worsening symptoms should be evaluated by a doctor.
Tamsulosin improves urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate but does not shrink the prostate or permanently cure BPH. Because BPH symptoms can overlap with other urinary tract problems, persistent or worsening symptoms should be evaluated by a doctor.
