Sandoz Tamsulosin Cr

The recommended dose for tamsulosin controlled-release tablets is 0.4 mg once daily, taken with or without food taken at the same time each day.

The tablets must be swallowed whole. Do not crush or chew the tablets.

Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

It is important that Sandoz Tamsulosin Cr be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If you remember the day after your scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and continue on with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Store Sandoz Tamsulosin Cr at room temperature and keep it out of the reach of children.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

In addition to its desired action, this medication may cause some adverse effects, notably: it may cause headaches; it may cause dizziness - use caution when getting up from a lying or sitting position and use caution if driving; it may cause unusual tiredness; it may cause a runny nose; it can affect ejaculation. Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing adverse effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your health care professional. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.

Each brown, round, biconvex, controlled-release tablet, with debossing "0.4" on one side and "SZ" on the other side, contains tamsulosin HCl 0.4 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: black iron oxide (E172), butylhydroxytoluene, carmine (E120), colloidal anhydrous silica, hydroxypropylcellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyethylene oxide, quinoline yellow (E104), talc, and titanium dioxide.

Do not take Sandoz Tamsulosin Cr if you:

• are allergic to tamsulosin or any ingredients of the medication
• are taking certain medications that are removed from the body by the liver such as:
  • clarithromycin
  • ketoconazole
  • nefazodone
  • protease inhibitors (e.g., lopinavir, ritonavir)

Sandoz Tamsulosin Cr is not intended for use by women or children.

There may be an interaction between tamsulosin and any of the following:

• Abiraterone
• Aldesleukin
• Aliskiren
• alpha/beta-agonists (e.g., Epinephrine, norepinephrine)
• alpha-agonists (e.g., Clonidine, methyldopa)
• other alpha-blockers (e.g., Alfuzosin, Doxazosin, Prazosin, Silodosin)
• Amiodarone
• angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs; Captopril, Ramipril)
• angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs; e.g., Candesartan, Irbesartan, Losartan)
• antipsychotics (e.g., Chlorpromazine, Clozapine, Haloperidol, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone)
• Apalutamide
• Aprepitant
• "azole" antifungals (e.g., fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole)
• barbiturates (e.g., Phenobarbital,)
• beta-adrenergic blockers (e.g., Atenolol, Propranolol, Sotalol)
• Bicalutamide
• Bosentan
• brimonidine
• Bupropion
• calcium channel blockers (e.g., Amlodipine, Diltiazem, Nifedipine, Verapamil)
• Carbamazepine
• Celecoxib
• chloroquine
• Cimetidine
• Clobazam
• Cobicistat
• conivaptan
• Crizotinib
• Cyclosporine
• Dabrafenib
• Darifenacin
• Deferasirox
• diuretics (water pills; e.g., Furosemide, Hydrochlorothiazide, triamterene)
• Dronedarone
• Duloxetine
• Enzalutamide
• grapefruit juice
• Guanfacine
• HIV non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs; e.g., delavirdine, efavirenz, etravirine, nevirapine)
• HIV protease inhibitors (e.g., indinavir, lopinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir)
• Hydralazine
• Idelalisib
• imatinib
• Imipramine
• isoniazid
• levodopa
• macrolide antibiotics (e.g., clarithromycin, erythromycin)
• Methadone
• mifepristone
• Mirabegron
• Mitotane
• Modafinil
• monoamine oxidase inhibitors (M.O.S. e.g., Moclobemide, Phenelzine, Rasagiline, Selegiline, Tranylcypromine)
• Nilotinib
• nitrates (e.g., Nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate)
• Obinutuzumab
• Oxcarbazepine
• Palbociclib
• Pentoxifylline
• Phenytoin
• phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors (e.g., Sildenafil, Tadalafil, Vardenafil)
• primidone
• rifabutin
• rifampin
• Ropinirole
• quinidine
• St. John's wort
• Sarilumab
• Sertraline
• siltuximab
• Stiripentol
• Ticlopidine
• Tocilizumab
• tolcapone

If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:

• stop taking one of the medications,
• change one of the medications to another,
• change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
• leave everything as is.

An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Medications other than those listed above may interact with Sandoz Tamsulosin Cr. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the Nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Sandoz Tamsulosin Cr.

Allergy: Some people who are allergic to sulfonamide antibiotics also experience allergic reactions to tamsulosin. Before you take tamsulosin, inform your doctor about any previous adverse reactions you have had to medications, especially sulfamethoxazole. Contact your doctor at once if you experience signs of an allergic reaction such as skin rash, itching, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face and throat.

Drowsiness/reduced alertness: Tamsulosin may cause drowsiness or dizziness, affecting your ability to drive or operate machinery. Avoid these and other hazardous tasks until you have determined how Sandoz Tamsulosin Cr affects you.

Eye surgery: During eye surgery for Cataracts, people who take or have taken tamsulosin are at risk for developing a condition called Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS). This condition can lead to eye damage. If you are planning to have an operation on your eye, inform your doctor if you are taking or have taken tamsulosin. Your surgeon may advise you to temporarily stop taking the medication before the surgery.

Liver function: Liver disease or reduced liver function may cause Sandoz Tamsulosin Cr to build up in the body, causing side effects. If you have liver problems, discuss with your doctor how Sandoz Tamsulosin Cr may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Sandoz Tamsulosin Cr, and whether any special monitoring is needed.

Orthostatic hypotension: People taking tamsulosin may experience orthostatic hypotension, which is Low Blood Pressure upon arising. If you experience dizziness or weakness, sit or lie down until the symptoms have disappeared. Fainting is the most severe symptom of orthostatic hypotension. If you experience fainting, contact your doctor as soon as possible.

Priapism: Tamsulosin may cause priapism, which is a painful and persistent erection of the penis that is unrelieved by sexual activity. This condition can lead to damage to the penis or impotence if it is not treated quickly. If you suspect that you have these symptoms, call your doctor or go to the emergency room as soon as possible.

Prostate Cancer: Prostate cancer and BPH cause many of the same symptoms. These two diseases frequently coexist. An evaluation should be done to rule out prostate cancer before tamsulosin therapy is started.

Pregnancy: Tamsulosin is not recommended for women, including pregnant women.

Breast-feeding: Tamsulosin is not recommended for women, including breast-feeding women.

Children: Sandoz Tamsulosin Cr is not recommended for children.

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