Pimax Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Tamsulosin HCl

Indications/Uses

Benign prostatic hyperplasia to relieve symptoms of urinary obstruction.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

200 mcg or 400 mcg once daily.

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Severe kidney & liver dysfunction. Postural hypotension.

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Special Precautions

May cause dizziness, lightheadedness. Eye or cataract surgery. Test for prostate cancer before & at regular intervals of therapy thereafter. May affect ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Adverse Reactions

Dizziness, headache, asthenia, abnormal ejaculation, postural hypotension, syncope, palpitations, GI disturbances eg, diarrhea, constipation, nausea or vomiting, rhinitis, skin reactions eg, rash & itch, drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, edema, priapism.

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Drug Interactions

May reduce BP w/ anesth, antihypertensives, other α-blockers, phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitors eg, sildenafil, vardenafil, tadalafil.

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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

Pimax EC tab 200 mcg

Packing/Price

30's

Form

Pimax EC tab 400 mcg

Packing/Price

100's;30's

Pimax

tamsulosin

Manufacturer:

Unicure

Distributor:

ECE Pharma

Marketer:

AAA Pharma