Generic Flomax: What It Does
March 12th, 2010

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Generic flomax is used in treating symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate, a condition clinically called as benign prostatic hyperplasia. The prostate is about the size of a walnut and it surrounds the urethra (the duct responsible for draining the bladder). If the prostate gland becomes enlarged, it can constrict the urethra, partially or completely, interfering with proper urine flow. This constriction then causes difficulties in trying to urinate, weakened urine flow, and a general need to urinate more frequently. The generic flomax functions not to reduce the size of the enlarged prostate but rather, it relaxes the surrounding muscles, freeing up urine flow, and decreasing associated urinary symptoms.

Ingredients

Generic flomax for oral administration comes in capsules containing 0.4 mg of tamsulosin hydrochloride (its active ingredient), methacrylic acid copolymer, triacetin, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 80, calcium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, titanium dioxide, FD&C Blue No. 2, gelatin, ferric oxide, with trace levels of industrial methylated spirit 74 OP, shellac, n-butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, isopropyl alcohol, black iron oxide E172, and dimethylpolysiloxane.

Consult your doctor

Before taking this medication, please do consult your doctor first if you are taking any of the following medications:

l cimetidine
l cyclosporine
l metronidazole
l warfarin
l antibiotics like azithromycin, ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, itraconazole, or ketoconazole
l antidepressants like citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, or sertraline
l blood pressure or heart medication like diltiazem, or verapamil
l AIDS / HIV medication like indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, or saquinavir

In situations wherein flomax is really needed as part of a treatment process, taking any of these other medications might just entail reduced dosages of flomax and constant monitoring. Other medications not listed might also affect Flomax. To be safe, tell your doctor about all the medication (prescription and over-the-counter) you are taking before using flomax. This would include even regular vitamin supplements and herbal products. Consequently, while under flomax use, do not use any new medication (prescription or over-the-counter) without consulting your doctor first.

Drug reactions

Two adverse drug reactions for generic flomax have been documented:

l Immunologic: It has sulfa moiety, causing it to have typical reactions with sulfa drugs
l Opthalmologic: Patients who have been taking generic flomax are susceptible to a particular complication known to be floppy iris syndrome during cataract surgeries. The adverse outcomes of a surgery are immensely reduced if the surgeon has been properly briefed about the patient's medical history with flomax. With the proper knowledge, alternative techniques might be used.http://www.aclepsa.com/flomax.shtml?id=3733

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