Tamysin 0.2mg Capsule
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Composition : Tamsulosin (0.2mg)
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Tamysin 0.2mg Capsule SR is an alpha-adrenergic antagonist that is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It helps to relieve symptoms like difficulty in passing urine. However, it does not decrease the size of the prostate.
Tamysin 0.2mg Capsule SR is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It may be taken with or without food, but take at the same time regularly. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.
Use of this medicine can cause some common side effects such as dizziness, backe pain, chest pain, ejaculation disorder, and retrograde ejaculation. If any of the side effects persist or bother you, you must consult the doctor without delay.
Simple lifestyle changes can help you manage your symptoms better. Try to urinate as soon as you feel the urge, however, never strain or push to empty your bladder. You should avoid drinking caffeinated or alcoholic drinks at night and a few hours before going to bed or going out.
Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health condition. If you have to undergo eye surgery due to cataracts or glaucoma then inform your eye doctor about the usage of this medicine. Patients with liver disease must be cautious while receiving the prescription, and they must receive regular follow-ups as per the doctor’s advice.
- Uses / Indications: Tamysin 0.2mg Capsule is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Interactions / Warnings:
Taking tamsulosin with alcohol may lower your blood pressure. This can cause dizziness or feeling like you might pass out, especially when getting up from a sitting or lying position.
- Pregnancy interaction:
- Tamysin 0.2mg Capsule is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
- Expert advice:
- Tamysin helps in relieving the symptoms of enlarged prostate. It doesn't decrease the size of the prostate. Tamysin must be taken with food. You will feel better within hours or days of starting treatment. Full effect is usually seen within 2 weeks. Tamysin may cause you to feel dizzy, faint, lightheaded, or weak, especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Take special precaution if you have to drive, use machines or do any activity that needs alertness. If your undergoing eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Tamysin. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- Side Effects:
- Dizziness, Ejaculation disorder.
- How to use:
- Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tamysin 0.2mg Capsule is to be taken with food.Tamsulosin must be taken after breakfast or the first meal of the day.
- How it works:
- Tamysin 0.2mg Capsule is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily.
- Faq for medicine:
- Apart from taking medicines : Simple lifestyle changes can help you manage your prostate symptoms better. Try to urinate when you first get the urge. However, take care not to strain or push to empty your bladder. Avoid drinking fluids (especially alcohol, caffeine) a few hours before bedtime or going out. You should also avoid medicines that can worsen urinary symptoms. These include some over the counter medicines for cold and cough.|Can I take Tamysin in the morning? : Tamysin can be taken after any meal of the day but after the same meal every day. It should be taken half an hour after food. |Can I take Tamysin with terazosin? : No, Tamysin should not be taken with terazosin. Taking them together can cause a severe fall in blood pressure.|What is the benefit of taking Tamysin while the patient is on a catheter? : Clinical studies have shown beneficial results of using Tamysin in patients catheterised for acute urinary retention caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). These patients could pass urine more easily after catheter removal with a lesser need for re-catheterisation. Tamysin can be given to a patient with a catheter in place and can continue even after removal of the catheter.|Is Tamysin an anticholinergic? : Tamysin is not an anticholinergic medicine. It is an alpha adrenergic receptor blocker used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.|Does Tamysin cause ejaculation problems? : Retrograde ejaculation (semen does not leave the body, instead goes into the bladder) and ejaculation failure (reduced or absent ejaculation volume) are common problems associated with the use of Tamysin, but this is harmless and more commonly seen at higher doses. Priapism (painful erection) is also a rare and serious side effect associated with its use.|Is Tamysin a steroid? : Tamysin is not a steroid. It is an alpha adrenergic receptor blocker used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.|Can I take Tamysin with deflazacort? : Yes, Tamysin can be taken with deflazacort. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.|Does Tamysin lower prostate specific antigen (PSA)? : Lowering of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) has not been seen with Tamysin. However, the effect may vary from patient to patient who is taking the medicine. You may need to get prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels checked at regular intervals. If there are any changes in the PSA levels during therapy, consult your doctor.|Does Tamysin cause hair loss? : Tamysin is not known to cause hair loss. If you notice excessive hair loss during the therapy, consult your doctor.|Is Tamysin available over the counter? : Tamysin is not an over the counter medicine. It is a prescription medicine and can be bought from a pharmacy only when prescribed by a doctor.|Can the use of Tamysin increase blood sugar levels? : Use of Tamysin is not reported to increase your blood sugar levels. If you notice any change in the blood sugar levels while taking it, consult your doctor as this could be due to some condition which needs attention.|Can I take Tamysin with tadalafil? : You need to take special precaution when taking Tamysin with tadalafil. Both are known to decrease blood pressure and can cause orthostatic hypotension (fall in blood pressure when standing from a sitting or lying down position). When taken together they can cause a severe fall in blood pressure which can be harmful. |Does Tamysin cause weight gain? : Weight gain has not been reported as a side effect with Tamysin. Please consult your doctor in case you experience changes in weight while taking Tamysin.|Does Tamysin cause dry mouth? : Tamysin use is not known to cause dry mouth. |Can I take Tamysin with doxazosin? : No, Tamysin should not be taken along with doxazosin. Both the medicines decrease blood pressure and taking them together can cause a severe fall in blood pressure.|Does Tamysin effect blood pressure? : Tamysin can reduce the blood pressure but not very significantly. However, it is also reported to cause postural hypotension (fall in blood pressure when you stand suddenly). Consult your doctor if you have these symptoms as the dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.|Can I take Tamysin with finasteride? : Yes, Tamysin can be taken with finasteride. This combination is safe, well tolerated and works well in decreasing the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Tamysin relaxes the bladder muscles which helps in free passage of urine and provides immediate relief and finasteride decreases the size of the prostate and provides a long-term relief in symptoms.|Does Tamysin help in erectile dysfunction? : Tamysin is not indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Please consult your doctor if you are suffering from erectile dysfunction for its right treatment.|When does Tamysin start to work? : An improvement in urine flow can be seen in 4 to 8 hours after taking Tamysin. However, it may take 2 to 4 weeks for the full effect to come.|Is Tamysin a diuretic? : No,Tamysin is not a diuretic. It is an alpha adrenergic receptor blocker used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.|Can I take Tamysin with sildenafil? : Special caution needs to be taken when Tamysin is taken along with sildenafil. Both are known to decrease blood pressure and can also cause orthostatic hypotension (fall in blood pressure when standing from a sitting position). So, when taken together they can cause a severe fall in blood pressure which can be harmful. |Is Tamysin an antibiotic? : Tamysin is not an antibiotic. It is an alpha adrenergic receptor blocker used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.|Can I take Tamysin with ibuprofen or paracetamol? : Tamysin can be taken with ibuprofen or paracetamol. No harmful side effects or other interactions have been seen when they are taken together. |Can I use Tamysin with oxybutynin? : Tamysin can be taken with oxybutynin. Tamysin is given along when oxybutynin alone fails to control symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Oxybutynin helps in providing relief from symptoms of overactive bladder (urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency).|Is there any relation between Tamysin and cancer? : Tamysin itself is not known to cause any cancers. It is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) which can co-exist with prostate cancer. So, screening for prostate cancer should be done before and after starting the therapy|Is Tamysin a sulfa drug? : Tamysin contains sulfur molecule in its structure. Patients with a sulfa allergy should report it to the doctor prior to therapy with Tamysin. However, allergic reaction due to the drug has only been rarely reported.|Can I take Tamysin with ciprofloxacin? : Tamysin and ciprofloxacin are not known to have any clinically relevant drug interactions. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking both the medicines together.|How does Tamysin help in removal of kidney stones? : Tamysin helps in removal of kidney stones which are in the distal ureter. It works by relaxing the muscles of the urinary tract which causes an easy removal of the stones. It does not break the kidney stones. Use of Tamysin also decreases the need for painkillers.|Is Tamysin a beta blocker? : Tamysin is not a beta blocker. It is an alpha adrenergic receptor blocker used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.|Can I take Tamysin with pseudoephedrine? : Tamysin and pseudoephedrine are not known to have any meaningful interactions. However, they act by opposite mechanisms and produce opposite effects and hence you should consult your doctor before taking these medicines together because one can decrease the effect of the other.|Can I take Tamysin if I have tachycardia (increased heart rate)? : Although Tamysin is not contraindicated if you have tachycardia, you should be very careful while taking this medicine as it can cause a fall in blood pressure which leads to increased heart rate (tachycardia).|Is Tamysin a blood thinner? : Tamysin is not a blood-thinner. It is an alpha adrenergic receptor blocker used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.|Can I take Tamysin with aspirin? : Tamysin and aspirin are not known to have any clinically relevant drug interactions. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking both the medicines together.|Can I take Tamysin with vitamin D? : Yes, Tamysin can be taken with vitamin D. No harmful effects or any interactions have been reported when these are used together.|Is Tamysin a narcotic? : Tamysin is not a narcotic substance. It is an alpha adrenergic receptor blocker used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.|When should I stop taking Tamysin? : Do not stop taking Tamysin until you are asked by your doctor to do so. Continue taking it, even if you are feeling good. Tamysin needs to be stopped temporarily if you are undergoing any eye surgery like a cataract.|Is Tamysin an alpha blocker? : Yes, Tamysin is an alpha blocker. It is a specific alpha1-adrenergic receptor blocker and is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.|Can I take Tamysin with dutasteride? : Yes, Tamysin can be taken with dutasteride. This combination is safe, well tolerated and works well in decreasing the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Tamysin relaxes the bladder muscles and provides immediate relief by helping in free passage of urine and dutasteride decreases the size of the prostate and provides a long-term relief in symptoms.|Who cannot take Tamysin? : Tamysin is contraindicated in patients with a history of allergy to Tamysin, history of postural hypotension (fall in blood pressure when getting up from sitting or lying down position) or severe liver disorders.|Why is it preferred to take Tamysin at bedtime? : Tamysin causes peripheral blood vessel dilatation and pooling of blood in extremities leading to a fall in blood pressure on the sudden change in posture from lying down to sitting or standing. The patient experiences dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, spinning sensation, and vertigo. This can be prevented if the patient remains in the lying down position for a long time. So, it is preferred to take Tamysin at bedtime especially when therapy is initiated.|Why does Tamysin cause dizziness? : Tamysin causes peripheral blood vessel dilatation and pooling of blood in extremities causing fall in blood pressure on the sudden change in posture from lying down to sitting or standing. This makes patient experiences dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, spinning sensation, and vertigo.|For how long can Tamysin be taken? : Tamysin can be taken till the symptoms are under control. Some clinical studies have used Tamysin for as long as 6 years.|Can I use Tamysin with antibiotics? : Tamysin should not be used with ketoconazole which is an antifungal as it can increase the levels of Tamysin and cause a fall in blood pressure. It is not known to have any significant interactions with other antibiotics.|Why should I stop taking Tamysin before my cataract surgery? : Tamysin can cause floppy eye syndrome in which the muscles of the iris become floppy and the pupil constricts unexpectedly during cataract surgery. So, when the eye surgeon actually needs a dilated pupil, it will constrict and restrict the field of surgery and can affect the surgical outcomes.|Why does Tamysin cause stuffy nose? : Tamysin relaxes the smooth muscles of the blood vessels and this vasodilation of the blood vessels can cause a stuffy nose.|Is Tamysin an anti-inflammatory medicine? : Tamysin is not an anti-inflammatory medicine. It is an alpha-adrenergic receptor blocker, used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It relaxes the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland which helps in easy passage of urine and also decreases the urge to urinate again and again. |Is Tamysin a hormone? : Tamysin is not a hormone. It is an alpha-adrenergic receptor blocker, used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia by relaxing the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland.|Is Tamysin a nitrate? : Tamysin is not a nitrate. It is an alpha-adrenergic receptor blocker, used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia by relaxing the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland.|Is Tamysin a statin drug? : Tamysin is not a statin drug. It is an alpha-adrenergic receptor blocker, used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia by relaxing the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland.|When does Tamysin expire? : Yes, like any other medicine, Tamysin has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.|Is Tamysin a painkiller? : Tamysin is not a pain killer. It is an alpha-adrenergic receptor blocker, used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia by relaxing the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland. However, Tamysin decreases the need for painkillers in a specific condition like kidney stones.|Is Tamysin a safe drug? : Tamysin is safe if used for a prescribed duration in doses as prescribed by your physician. However, there are some very common side effects that you can experience with the dose advised, like a headache, nausea, and dyspepsia.|Is Tamysin a controlled substance? : Tamysin is not a controlled substance. It's a prescription medicine and is available on providing a valid prescription by a doctor.
- Medicine interaction:
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