Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Tamsulosin as follows:
- Avoid drinking alcohol with Tamsulosin. Alcohol can act as a bladder irritant and intake of alcohol can result in urge for urination and increased frequency, adding to the discomfort. Also, alcohol intake can lead to dizziness and confusion, thus adding further to the same side-effects Tamsulosin intake can cause.
- Avoid drinking excessive caffeinated drinks and soft drinks rich in sugar with Tamsulosin, as they can act as bladder irritants and significantly increase the urge for urination, thus compromising the therapeutic benefit of Tamsulosin intake.
- Tamsulosin is mainly metabolized in the liver and excreted in urine by the kidneys. If liver and kidney functions are deficient, metabolism and excretion of Tamsulosin could be slowed down, leading to compromised therapeutic benefit, increased risk for side-effects and toxicity with the medication. Observe compliance with any regular labs ordered for evaluation of liver and kidney functions.
