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Tamsulosin

Flomax, Jalyn

Alpha blocker • Alpha-1A selective antagonist

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Half-life

9-13 hours

Protein Binding

94-99%

Metabolized By

CYP3A4, CYP2D6

External

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Mechanism of action

Selectively blocks alpha-1A adrenergic receptors in the prostate and bladder neck

Recorded indications

From the drug index — may include conditions studied rather than approved indications

·Urinary Retention Postoperative
·Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
·Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
·Nephrolithiasis
·Urinary Retention

Interactions

No curated interaction pairs are recorded for Tamsulosin. This is not a statement that none exist — check a full interaction reference before combining.

Common adverse effects

Dizziness
Retrograde ejaculation
Rhinitis
Orthostatic hypotension

Food, alcohol & herbal

Food

Take 30 minutes after the same meal each day

Alcohol · moderate

Additive hypotension

Herbal

Saw palmetto (minor) — Possible additive effects

Pharmacokinetics

Half-life: 9-13 hours
Protein binding: 94-99%
Metabolised by: CYP3A4, CYP2D6

Pregnancy & lactation

Not recorded for Tamsulosin. Absence here means this database does not hold a category — not that the drug is safe in pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Sources

Assembled from: drug index, curated drug database.

Not a substitute for clinical judgement