Farlosin SR Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Tamsulosin HCl

Indications/Uses

Lower urinary tract symptoms associated w/ benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

1 tab daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: Swallow whole, do not crush/chew.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity including drug-induced angioedema. History of orthostatic hypotension. Severe hepatic insufficiency.

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Special Precautions

Allergic reaction in patients w/ history of sulfonamide allergy. Syncope. Sit or lie down at 1st signs of orthostatic hypotension eg, dizziness, weakness. Perform digital rectal exam & determine PSA before treatment & at regular intervals afterwards. Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome during cataract & glaucoma surgery. Not recommended to initiate therapy in patients whom cataract or glaucoma surgery is scheduled. Not to be given in combination w/ strong CYP3A4 inhibitors in patients w/ poor CYP2D6 phenotype metaboliser. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min). Childn <18 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Dizziness; ejaculation disorders. SJS.

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Drug Interactions

Increased plasma levels w/ cimetidine. Decreased plasma levels w/ furosemide. Increased elimination rate w/ diclofenac & warfarin. Increased exposure w/ strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. Increased AUC & C_max w/ ketoconazole. Concomitant use w/ strong & moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Hypotensive effects w/ α1-adrenoceptor antagonists.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Drugs for Bladder & Prostate Disorders

ATC Classification

G04CA02 - tamsulosin ; Belongs to the class of alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists. Used in the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Farlosin SR tab 0.4 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's

Farlosin SR

tamsulosin

Manufacturer:

Fahrenheit Synthon