What is Urimax (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride) used for?

Urimax (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride) is an alpha-adrenergic blocker used to treat men suffering from urinary retention caused by an enlarged prostate. The medicine operates by relaxing muscles in and surrounding the prostate to relieve tension and allow easier urination. Your doctor may prescribe this medication to be used along with others or for the treatment of other unlisted conditions, as well.

How should I use Urimax (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)?

Urimax (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride) should always be used according to your doctor`s instructions to ensure the safest and most effective results from treatment. One tablet is normally administered once each day, but your individual directions will depend on your age, weight, health condition, and the severity of your symptoms. These should be swallowed with a large glass of water thirty minutes after a major meal. Do not split the capsules or dissolve their contents to avoid unintentionally destroying or changing the effects of their contents. Ask your doctor any questions you have about the medicine before beginning its use to ensure the correct administration.

What are the side effects of Urimax (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)?

Some patients using Urimax (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride) have reported experiencing side effects such as:

• Headaches
• Coughing, sore throat, or runny nose
• Dizziness or drowsiness
• Nausea or diarrhoea
• Insomnia
• Mild back pain
• Blurry vision
• Reduced sex drive, impotence, or reduced ejaculation volume

Serious side effects possibly requiring immediate medical attention are chest pain, faintness, fever, flu symptoms, or a painful erection lasting longer than four hours. Tell your doctor about any unusual symptoms that are worrying to you to make sure the correct adjustments are made to your dosage or application frequency to prevent more health problems from occurring.

Please Note

Urimax (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride) should not be administered to patients who have postural hypertension or severely decreased liver function. Also inform your doctor if you have severely decreased kidney function as this condition may cause complications requiring adjustments to your regimen.

Strictly use Urimax (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride) as prescribed and follow all instructions provided by your doctor. Safe, suitable, and optimum dosage can vary and is dependent on the patient`s health and medical history, as well as the condition you are treating.

Urimax (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride) may not be safe or suitable for all patients. Always ensure your doctor is informed if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, using any other type of medication (including non-prescription medicine, vitamins, and supplements), as well as if you have any allergies, other illnesses, or pre-existing medication conditions.

Seek immediate medical attention or proceed to your nearest accident and emergency department if you suffer a hypersensitive or allergic reaction. Symptoms usually present during a reaction of this nature include difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling of the limbs or face, tight chest, hives, and skin rashes.