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Composition :

TAMSULOSIN-0.40MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ALPHA BLOCKERS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

255/2, Hinjawadi, Pune - 411057, India
Other Info - PRO1877

FAQs

Prolosin Tablet contains Tamsulosin (alpha-blocker), which primarily treats the enlarged prostate gland leading to urinary problems (like difficulty passing urine and frequent urination). Prolosin Tablet relaxes the prostate gland’s muscles and urinary bladder neck at the obstruction site, resulting in improved urine flow and reduced BPH symptoms.

Prolosin Tablet should not be given to children below 18 years and women. Prolosin Tablet is recommended for use in male-only. Prolosin Tablet should not be given in people with prostate cancer, priapism (persistent painful penile erection unrelated to sexual activity), low blood pressure (hypotension), cataracts and allergic to Prolosin Tablet or sulfa drugs.

No, taking any cold or cough medication along with Prolosin Tablet should be avoided as it increases the urge to urinate. So, before taking any such medication, please consult your doctor.

No, you are advised not to donate blood if you are taking Prolosin Tablet. Even if you stop taking Prolosin Tablet, wait for at least 6 months and consult your doctor before donating blood.

Intake of Prolosin Tablet may cause a sudden drop in your blood pressure leading to orthostatic hypotension. It usually occurs when one suddenly stand from a lying or resting position which may increase the risk of falls.

No, Prolosin Tablet does not cure benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) helps in relieving symptoms of the enlarged prostate gland. For better advice, you should consult your doctor.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Prolosin Tablet should not be taken with Prolosin Tablet as it may cause low blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension), dizziness and drowsiness. Keep your doctor informed if you drink alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Prolosin Tablet is only for use in male-only and not female.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Prolosin Tablet is only for use in male-only and not female.

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Driving

Caution

Prolosin Tablet can make some people feel dizzy, so it may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery safely.

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Liver

Caution

Prolosin Tablet should not be taken until prescribed. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended.

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Kidney

Caution

Prolosin Tablet should not be taken until prescribed. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is recommended.

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Children

Unsafe

Prolosin Tablet is not recommended for children. The safety and effectiveness of Prolosin Tablet have not been established in children due to limited testing of this drug on children by competent authorities worldwide.

About Prolosin Tablet

Prolosin Tablet belongs to the category of medicine known as alpha-blocker, used primarily for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia - BPH (enlarged prostate), and urinary bladder outlet obstruction. Prolosin Tablet are for use by men only and not indicated for use in women. Prolosin Tablet does not cure prostate cancer. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate gland) is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland caused due to overproduction of a hormone called ‘dihydrotestosterone’ in men. As the gland enlarges, it can lead to urinary problems, such as difficulty passing urine and frequent urination. Prolosin Tablet helps in getting relief from these symptoms.

Prolosin Tablet contains Tamsulosin (alpha-blocker), which primarily treats the enlarged prostate gland leading to urinary problems (like difficulty in passing urine and a frequent urination urge). Prolosin Tablet relaxes the prostate gland’s muscles and urinary bladder neck at the obstruction site, resulting in improved urine flow and reduced BPH symptoms.

Prolosin Tablet should be taken approximately 30 minutes following the same meal every day. The most common side effects of Prolosin Tablet are low blood pressure (hypotension), dizziness, drowsiness, reduced sex drive (libido), inability to get an erection (impotence), tenderness or enlargement of your breasts (in men), sleeplessness, runny nose, or ejaculatory problems. These side effects may disappear when you continue to take Prolosin Tablet. Although, if these side effects persist, contact the doctor.

Women or children should not take Prolosin Tablet. Please inform your doctor before starting Prolosin Tablet have low blood pressure, liver/kidney disease, history of heart problem. You are also advised to wear a condom while having sexual intercourse, especially when your partner is pregnant, as Prolosin Tablet is known to pass in semen. Do not donate blood while taking Prolosin Tablet. You can donate blood six months after you have taken the last dose of Prolosin Tablet. Patients taking Prolosin Tablet should be cautioned about driving, operating machinery or performing hazardous tasks as it can cause drowsiness or dizziness. In rare cases, problems of penis erection, ejaculation and pain in the penis. So if these symptoms are for a longer time, immediately contact your doctor.

Uses of Prolosin Tablet

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Urinary bladder outlet obstruction.

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Medicinal Benefits

Prolosin Tablet contains tamsulosin (alpha-blocker), which primarily treats the enlarged prostate gland. This decreases urinary problems, like difficulty in passing urine and a frequent urination urge. Prolosin Tablet makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the gland muscles. Effectively, it improves the symptoms of BPH like urine flow, hesitancy, and incomplete bladder emptying.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of Prolosin Tablet

  • Low blood pressure (hypotension)
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Reduced sex drive (libido)
  • Inability to get an erection (impotence)
  • Tenderness or enlargement of your breasts (in men)
  • Sleeplessness
  • Runny nose
  • Ejaculatory problems

Drug Warnings

Prolosin Tablet should be taken with caution in people with liver or kidney disease, low blood pressure, a history of prostate cancer, or allergic to tamsulosin. Prolosin Tablet should be used 30 minutes after a meal for better results. Inform your doctor if you have had a history of heart disease or planning to undergo cataract surgery. During sexual intercourse with your partner, use a condom as Prolosin Tablet passes in semen and can affect pregnant women and the foetus (unborn child). So, you should contact your doctor for advice. Do not donate blood while taking Prolosin Tablet. You can donate blood six months after you have taken the last dose of Prolosin Tablet. Patients taking Prolosin Tablet should be cautioned about driving, operating machinery, or performing hazardous tasks as it can cause drowsiness or dizziness. In rare cases, problems of penis erection, ejaculation, and pain in the penis can occur. So if these symptoms are for a longer time, immediately contact your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TamsulosinAmprenavir
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TamsulosinAmprenavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prolosin Tablet:
Taking Prolosin Tablet with amprenavir may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Prolosin Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Prolosin Tablet and amprenavir together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
How does the drug interact with Prolosin Tablet:
Taking Prolosin Tablet with ceritinib may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Prolosin Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Prolosin Tablet and ceritinib together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
How does the drug interact with Prolosin Tablet:
Prolosin Tablet blood levels may rise when itraconazole and Prolosin Tablet are administered together.

How to manage the interaction:
Itraconazole and Prolosin Tablet may interact, but if a doctor prescribes them, you can still take them. If you develop dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, redness, nasal congestion, a racing heart, or priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sex), you should consult a doctor. Never stop taking any medication without consulting a doctor.
TamsulosinCobicistat
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prolosin Tablet:
Taking Prolosin Tablet with cobicistat may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Prolosin Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Prolosin Tablet and cobicistat together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
How does the drug interact with Prolosin Tablet:
Taking Prolosin Tablet with Tizanidine will have an additive effect and may lower blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Prolosin Tablet and tizanidine together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. Use caution when getting up from a sitting or lying position. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
TamsulosinTelithromycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prolosin Tablet:
Taking Prolosin Tablet with telithromycin may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Prolosin Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Prolosin Tablet and telithromycin together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
How does the drug interact with Prolosin Tablet:
Taking clarithromycin with Prolosin Tablet may increase the blood levels and effects of Prolosin Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, clarithromycin can be taken with Prolosin Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience side effects such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Prolosin Tablet:
Taking Prolosin Tablet with Voriconazole may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Prolosin Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Prolosin Tablet and Voriconazole together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, heart palpitation (irregular heartbeat). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
TamsulosinFosamprenavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prolosin Tablet:
Taking Prolosin Tablet with fosamprenavir may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Prolosin Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Prolosin Tablet and fosamprenavir together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
How does the drug interact with Prolosin Tablet:
Taking Prolosin Tablet with ritonavir may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Prolosin Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Prolosin Tablet and ritonavir together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • FLUOXETINE
  • DICLOFENAC
  • IBUPROFEN
  • PRAZOSIN
  • ATENOLOL
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • PAROXETINE
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • METOPROLOL
  • TERAZOSIN
  • INDOMETHACIN

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Prolosin Tablet is not intended for use as an antihypertensive (blood pressure lowering) drug.
  • Don't stand suddenly from a lying or resting position which may increase the risk of falls.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid drinking less alcohol, caffeine, and fizzy drink. Limit intake of artificial sweeteners.
  • Maintain a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly, so you do not feel heavy in the abdomen.
  • Also, drink less water in the evening and before sleeping to have a sound sleep and do not wake up frequently for urination.
  • Any medication that may worsen urinary symptoms (for cold and cough) should be avoided.

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