Tamulsin Plus

Tamulsin Plus

dutasteride + tamsulosin

Manufacturer:

Pell Tech Healthcare

Distributor:

D & G Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Dutasteride 500 mcg, tamsulosin HCl 400 mcg
Indications/Uses
Treatment & prevention of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) progression by alleviating symptoms, reducing prostate size (vol), improving urinary flow rate & reducing risk of acute urinary retention & the need for BPH-related surgery.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult male (including elderly) 1 cap once daily.
Administration
Should be taken with food: Take approx 30 min after the same meal each day. Swallow whole, do not chew/open.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to dutasteride, other 5α-reductase inhibitors or tamsulosin HCl. Women. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.
Special Precautions
Regularly evaluate men on treatment for prostate cancer risk including PSA testing. Establish new PSA baseline after 6 mth of treatment. Monitor PSA values regularly thereafter. Perform digital rectal exam & other prostate cancer evaluations on BPH patients prior to initiating therapy & periodically thereafter. Orthostatic/symptomatic hypotension; intraoperative floppy iris syndrome. Discontinue therapy 1-2 wk prior to cataract surgery. Concomitant use w/ strong CYP3A4 (eg, ketoconazole) or CYP2D6 (eg, paroxetine) inhibitors; PDE5 inhibitors. Patients taking moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor (eg, erythromycin), strong or moderate CYP2D6 inhibitor, combination of both CYP3A4 & CYP2D6 inhibitors, or in patients known to be poor metabolizers of CYP2D6. Patients w/ liver disease. May affect ability to drive & use machines as symptoms related to orthostatic hypotension eg, dizziness can possibly occur. Mild to moderate hepatic impairment. Avoid contact w/ leaking cap in women, childn & adolescents.
MIMS Class
Drugs for Bladder & Prostate Disorders
ATC Classification
G04CA52 - tamsulosin and dutasteride ; Belongs to the class of alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists. Used in the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Tamulsin Plus cap
Packing/Price
30's
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