Medicine detail

Tamsulosin hydrochloride

Used for: Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) [see Clinical Studies (14)]. Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are not indicated for the treatment of hypertension. Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are an alpha 1 adrenoceptor antagonist indicated for treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (1) Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are not indicated for the treatment of hypertension (1)

Urology or reproductive-health medicine Urology and reproductive medicines ID 1408
What It Is Used For

Used for: Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) [see Clinical Studies (14)]. Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are not indicated for the treatment of hypertension. Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are an alpha 1 adrenoceptor antagonist indicated for treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (1) Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are not indicated for the treatment of hypertension (1)

Active Ingredient

TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Chemical Name

TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Common Brands

tamsulosin hydrochloride

Generic / Alternate Names

TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Tracking Note

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Clinical links

Linked conditions and symptoms

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Commonly used in urinary, prostate, erectile, menstrual, menopause, or hormonal care depending on the medicine.

Endocrine / metabolic common use

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Commonly used in urinary, prostate, erectile, menstrual, menopause, or hormonal care depending on the medicine.

Kidney / urinary common use

Overactive Bladder

Commonly used in urinary, prostate, erectile, menstrual, menopause, or hormonal care depending on the medicine.

Kidney / urinary common use

Urinary Incontinence

Commonly used in urinary, prostate, erectile, menstrual, menopause, or hormonal care depending on the medicine.

Kidney / urinary common use

Endometriosis

Commonly used in urinary, prostate, erectile, menstrual, menopause, or hormonal care depending on the medicine.

Reproductive / pregnancy common use

Erectile Dysfunction

Commonly used in urinary, prostate, erectile, menstrual, menopause, or hormonal care depending on the medicine.

Reproductive / pregnancy common use

Menopause

Commonly used in urinary, prostate, erectile, menstrual, menopause, or hormonal care depending on the medicine.

Reproductive / pregnancy common use

Erectile dysfunction

Commonly used in urinary, prostate, erectile, menstrual, menopause, or hormonal care depending on the medicine.

Urinary / reproductive symptom context

Frequent urination

Commonly used in urinary, prostate, erectile, menstrual, menopause, or hormonal care depending on the medicine.

Urinary / reproductive symptom context

Heavy menstrual bleeding

Commonly used in urinary, prostate, erectile, menstrual, menopause, or hormonal care depending on the medicine.

Urinary / reproductive symptom context

Hot flashes

Commonly used in urinary, prostate, erectile, menstrual, menopause, or hormonal care depending on the medicine.

Urinary / reproductive symptom context

Nighttime urination

Commonly used in urinary, prostate, erectile, menstrual, menopause, or hormonal care depending on the medicine.

Urinary / reproductive symptom context

Urgent urination

Commonly used in urinary, prostate, erectile, menstrual, menopause, or hormonal care depending on the medicine.

Urinary / reproductive symptom context

Urinary incontinence

Commonly used in urinary, prostate, erectile, menstrual, menopause, or hormonal care depending on the medicine.

Urinary / reproductive symptom context

Urinary retention

Commonly used in urinary, prostate, erectile, menstrual, menopause, or hormonal care depending on the medicine.

Urinary / reproductive symptom context