FLOMAX
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUBSTITUTE
FOR, THE EXPERTISE AND JUDGMENT OF YOUR PHYSICIAN, PHARMACIST OR
OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO
INDICATE THAT USE OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR EFFECTIVE FOR
YOU. CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING FLOMAX.
TAMSULOSIN - ORAL (tam-sull-OH-sin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S):
Flomax
USES:
FLOMAX is used to treat the symptoms of prostate enlargement (BPH),
such as urinary hesitancy or urgency.
HOW TO USE FLOMAX:
FLOMAX is generally taken once daily. Take the first dose at bedtime
to minimize the chances of getting dizzy or fainting. After the
first dose, take your regularly scheduled dose 30 minutes after the
same meal each day. Or take exactly as directed by your doctor. Do
not crush, chew or open the capsules. Do not increase the dose
without your doctor's approval.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Headache, unusual weakness, back pain, drowsiness or sleeplessness
could occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Notify
your doctor promptly if any of these effects occur:
ejaculation problems, dizziness. Unlikely but report promptly
any:
chest pain, vision problems. Very unlikely but report promptly any
fainting episodes. Seek immediate medical attention if painful,
prolonged erection occurs. If you notice other effects not listed
above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of:
blood pressure problems, drug allergies. To avoid dizziness or
fainting, get up slowly from a lying or seated position; especially
when you first start using FLOMAX or if your doctor changes your
dosing. Limit your intake of alcohol and avoid getting overheated
because they may increase the dizziness and drowsiness effects of
FLOMAX. Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness such g
driving or using machinery. FLOMAX is not recommended for use in
women. FLOMAX is not recommended for use in children.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription or prescription
medication you may use, especially:
other alpha- blocker drugs (e.g., prazosin, doxazosin), blood
pressure drugs (including "water pills" or diuretics);
cimetidine, "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin), drugs that
can make you drowsy (e.g., sleep medicines, tranquilizers,
sedatives, narcotic pain relievers like codeine; psychiatric
medications, muscle relaxants, certain antihistamines like
diphenhydramine; and anti-seizure drugs). Do not start or stop any
medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
dizziness and weakness.
NOTES:
Do not share FLOMAX with others.
MISSED DOSE:
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near
the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your
usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to
catch up.
STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees
C) away from sunlight and moisture.
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