Tamsulosin is used to treat the symptoms of prostate gland condition called BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia, also known as enlarged prostate). Tamsulosin is an alpha-blocker that works by relaxing the muscles in the bladder neck and prostate. Relaxing these muscles leads to relief of symptoms of BPH such as feeling to urinate frequently or urgently, weak stream, difficulty of beginning the flow of urine, and the need to urinate during the middle of the night. As the prostate gland enlarges, it may exert pressure on urethra, the tube that carries urine away from the bladder to expel the expelled. This causes a weak urine stream or a feeling of not being able to empty the bladder completely. Tamsulosin helps to relax the muscles in the prostate and the opening of the bladder. This helps the stream of urine to flow freely and the bladder to be emptied completely. Tamsulosin does not shrink the prostate gland. Therefore, although symptoms are improved with treatment, prostate surgery may still be needed sometimes in the future if the prostate gland continues to enlarge.
Dosage Forms:
Each capsule contain Tamsulosin HCl 400mcg.