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Precautions to be observed while taking Tamsulosin-2

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 [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Tamsulosin-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Tamsulosin as follows: As Tamsulosin intake can lead to hypotensive episodes, individuals can increasingly present with episodes of dizziness, confusion, falls and accidents. The risk for hypotension could be even more, if you are also taking any other antihypertensive medications. Try spacing Tamsulosin out from other antihypertensive medications to avoid episodes of dizziness, falls, and accidents. Sudden changes in position can significantly increase the [...]

Side Effects of Tamsulosin

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using tamsulosin as follows: General constitutional side-effects Tamsulosin use can sometimes result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea, vomiting, mild skin rash, and abnormal taste. These constitutional symptoms can be self-limiting and resolve in a week or two. Taking tamsulosin with a small snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. General allergic reactions Tamsulosin use can result in general allergic reactions, such [...]

Contraindications for Tamsulosin Use-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Tamsulosin as follows: Tamsulosin use leads to drop in blood pressure and so, taking it with other antihypertensive medications can lead to severe drop in blood pressure. Try spacing Tamsulosin out from other antihypertensive medications to avoid episodes of severe hypotension, dizziness, confusion, and prevent any falls and accidents. Since Tamsulosin use contributes to drop in blood pressure, it must be used cautiously in individuals with history of [...]

Contraindications for Tamsulosin Use-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Tamsulosin as follows: Tamsulosin is significantly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, metabolism of Tamsulosin could be slowed down. Slowing down of the drug metabolism can result in increased risk for toxicity and compromised therapeutic benefits with the medication. Tamsulosin is significantly eliminated in urine, by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease and diminished renal function cannot eliminate Tamsulosin from their body normally, which [...]