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compositionComposition:TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE-0.4MG
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Tamcy-0.4 Tablet is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is an enlarged prostate, and urinary bladder outlet obstruction. It contains Tamsulosin, which helps relax the muscles in the prostate and bladder, making it easier to urinate. This medicine can help relieve symptoms like difficulty urinating or frequent urination. Common side effects may include low blood pressure, dizziness, drowsiness, reduced sex drive, erection problems, breast tenderness in men, and sleep problems. Before using Tamcy-0.4 Tablet , tell your doctor if you're allergic to any of its ingredients and mention any other medicines you’re taking or health conditions you have.

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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta , PharmD (PB)
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE-0.4MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Zenivia Life science

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Tamcy-0.4 Tablet

This medication, Tamcy-0.4 Tablet , is a treatment primarily prescribed to relieve the urinary difficulties associated with an enlarged prostate gland. It helps improve urine flow and reduces the constant discomfort or straining when trying to go. By acting on the muscles of your bladder and prostate, it makes everyday urination much easier.

To get the best results, you must take Tamcy-0.4 Tablet consistently at the same time every day. It is highly recommended to take this capsule approximately 30 minutes after the same meal each day, such as breakfast. Making simple lifestyle adjustments, like drinking fewer liquids before bed and limiting your intake of caffeine, can also significantly improve your daily comfort.

While taking this medicine, you might experience mild side effects like lightheadedness, nasal congestion, or minor headaches. However, if you experience rare but serious issues like a sudden, severe drop in blood pressure when standing up, chest pain, or a painful erection that lasts for several hours, you must seek medical help immediately. Always consult your doctor if any unexpected symptoms persist or cause you concern.

Before starting Tamcy-0.4 Tablet , it is crucial to discuss your complete medical history with your healthcare provider, particularly if you have severe kidney or liver damage, or if you are scheduled for eye surgery. This medicine is specifically formulated for men and should not be taken by women, children, or anyone who has had an allergic reaction to this medication in the past.

This medicine can interact with other treatments, especially other blood pressure-lowering drugs, which may cause your blood pressure to drop dangerously low. Drinking alcohol while taking this medicine is not advised because it can worsen dizziness and increase your risk of fainting. Older adults should talk to their doctor as they may be more sensitive to dizziness and are at a higher risk of falling.
 

Uses of Tamcy-0.4 Tablet

Tamcy-0.4 Tablet is primarily used to relieve urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate. It may also be prescribed for certain other urinary conditions. Common uses include:

  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Tamcy-0.4 Tablet helps relax the muscles in your prostate and bladder neck, making it significantly easier to pass urine and reducing the urge to urinate frequently.
  • Kidney Stones: In certain cases, doctors may prescribe this medicine to help relax the urinary tract, making it easier and less painful for small kidney stones to pass out of your body.
     

Key Benefits

Tamcy-0.4 Tablet helps relieve urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate by relaxing the muscles of the prostate and bladder neck. This improves urine flow and makes urination more comfortable.

  • Improves Urine Flow: Helps relax the muscles around the prostate and bladder neck, allowing urine to flow more easily.
  • Relieves Urinary Symptoms: Reduces difficulty in starting urination, weak urine stream, frequent urination, urgency, and the feeling of incomplete bladder emptying.
  • Reduces Night-Time Urination: Helps decrease the number of times you need to wake up at night to pass urine, promoting better sleep.
  • Improves Daily Comfort: Better bladder emptying helps reduce discomfort and allows you to carry out daily activities with greater confidence.
  • Enhances Quality of Life: Regular use helps improve urinary control and reduces the impact of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms on everyday life.
     

Directions for Use

  • Take Tamcy-0.4 Tablet 30 minutes after the meal or as advised by a doctor.
  • Recommended to take once a day or as advised by your doctor.
  • Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

How Tamcy-0.4 Tablet Works

Tamcy-0.4 Tablet contains tamsulosin hydrochloride, an alpha-blocker that works by blocking specific alpha-1 receptors on the smooth muscles of the prostate gland and the neck of the bladder. By blocking these receptors, it prevents the muscles from tightening, allowing them to relax. As these muscles relax, the pressure on the urethra is reduced, widening the urinary passage and allowing urine to flow more freely. Through this action, tamsulosin hydrochloride helps relieve urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate.
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Alcohol

Caution

Tamcy-0.4 Tablet should not be taken with Tamcy-0.4 Tablet as it may cause low blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension), dizziness, and drowsiness. Keep your doctor informed if you drink alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Not applicable

Tamcy-0.4 Tablet is only for use in male-only and not female.

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Breast Feeding

Not applicable

Tamcy-0.4 Tablet is only for use in male-only and not female.

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Driving

Caution

Tamcy-0.4 Tablet can make some people feel dizzy, so it may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery safely.

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Liver

Caution

Tamcy-0.4 Tablet should not be taken until prescribed. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended.

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Kidney

Caution

Tamcy-0.4 Tablet should not be taken until prescribed. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is recommended.

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Children

Unsafe

Tamcy-0.4 Tablet is not recommended for children. The safety and effectiveness of Tamcy-0.4 Tablet have not been established in children due to limited testing of this drug on children by competent authorities worldwide.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please consult your physician if you have any heart-related problems before taking Tamcy-0.4 Tablet .

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Geriatrics

Caution

Tamcy-0.4 Tablet should be used in elderly patients with proper monitoring and individualised care.

What if I have taken an overdose of Tamcy-0.4 Tablet

In case of an accidental overdose, seek emergency medical attention or call your local poison control centre immediately. Symptoms of an overdose may include extreme dizziness, fainting, a rapid or pounding heartbeat, and a severe drop in blood pressure.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Limit Evening Fluid Intake: Reduce fluid consumption 2 to 3 hours before bedtime to help minimise night-time urination.
  • Avoid Bladder Irritants: Limit caffeine and alcohol, as they may worsen urinary urgency and frequency.
  • Practice Double Voiding: After urinating, wait a short while and try to urinate again to help empty your bladder more completely.
  • Stand Up Slowly: Rise gradually from sitting or lying positions to reduce the risk of dizziness or fainting.
  • Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle: Stay physically active and maintain a healthy weight, as regular exercise may help improve BPH symptoms.
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How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Tamcy-0.4 Tablet to start to work: Tamcy-0.4 Tablet ideally shows its action within 4 to 8 hours after administration.
  • The time for which the effects of Tamcy-0.4 Tablet last: The effect of Tamcy-0.4 Tablet lasts for 13 hours.

What if you forget to take Tamcy-0.4 Tablet

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember with a meal. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed one entirely and resume your regular schedule. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for a missed one. If you miss your doses for several days in a row, consult your doctor before restarting.

Storage

•Store the capsules at room temperature, ideally between 20°C and 25°C (68°F to 77°F).

Drug Warnings

  • Take Extra Care When Starting Treatment: Dizziness or lightheadedness is more common during the first few days of treatment.
  • Use Caution During Activities: Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how Tamcy-0.4 Tablet affects you.
  • Inform Your Eye Surgeon: Tell your ophthalmologist if you are taking Tamcy-0.4 Tablet before cataract or glaucoma surgery, as it may affect the procedure.
  • Inspect the Packaging: Do not take the capsules if the blister pack is torn, punctured, or appears tampered with.
     

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Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines, as they may interact with Tamcy-0.4 Tablet :

  • Other Alpha-Blockers, Blood Pressure Medicines, or Medicines for Erectile Dysfunction: Medicines such as sildenafil or tadalafil may increase the risk of low blood pressure, dizziness, or fainting.
  • Strong CYP3A4 or CYP2D6 Inhibitors: Medicines such as ketoconazole, erythromycin, or similar drugs may increase the levels of Tamcy-0.4 Tablet in your body and raise the risk of side effects.

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Certain foods and beverages may influence how Tamcy-0.4 Tablet works or affect its side effects. Keep the following in mind:
 

  • Food: Take Tamcy-0.4 Tablet after the same meal each day to ensure consistent absorption and reduce the risk of dizziness.
  • Alcohol: Limit or avoid alcohol, as it may increase dizziness and further lower your blood pressure.

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No

Therapeutic Class

[ALPHA BLOCKERS]

FAQs

Tamcy-0.4 Tablet is primarily used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), which is an enlarged prostate gland that leads to urinary problems. These problems may include difficulty passing urine, frequent urination, and incomplete bladder emptying.
Tamcy-0.4 Tablet contains Tamsulosin (an alpha-blocker), which is primarily used to treat an enlarged prostate gland that causes urinary problems, such as difficulty passing urine and frequent urination. Tamcy-0.4 Tablet works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate gland and the urinary bladder neck, at the site of obstruction. This results in improved urine flow and relief from BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) symptoms.
No, Tamcy-0.4 Tablet does not cure benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) permanently but helps relieve the enlarged prostate gland symptoms. For better advice, you should consult your doctor.
Tamcy-0.4 Tablet should not be used in children under 18 years or in women. It is recommended for male-only use. Tamcy-0.4 Tablet should not be given to individuals with prostate cancer, priapism (a painful, persistent penile erection unrelated to sexual activity), low blood pressure (hypotension), cataracts, or those who are allergic to Tamcy-0.4 Tablet or sulfa drugs.
Intake of Tamcy-0.4 Tablet may cause a sudden drop in your blood pressure, leading to orthostatic hypotension. It usually occurs when one suddenly stands from a lying or resting position, which may increase the risk of falls.
No, you are advised not to donate blood if you are taking Tamcy-0.4 Tablet . Even if you stop taking Tamcy-0.4 Tablet , wait for at least 6 months and consult your doctor before donating blood.
No, taking any cold or cough medication along with Tamcy-0.4 Tablet should be avoided as it increases the urge to urinate. So, before taking any such medication, please consult your doctor.
The side effects of Tamcy-0.4 Tablet are low blood pressure (hypotension), dizziness, drowsiness, reduced sex drive (libido), inability to get an erection (impotence), tenderness or enlargement of your breasts (in men), sleeplessness, runny nose and ejaculatory problems.
Tamcy-0.4 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Tamcy-0.4 Tablet may cause constipation in some people. It is temporary and usually resolves with time. However, it is not necessary for everyone taking Tamcy-0.4 Tablet to experience this side effect.
Prostate size is not impacted directly by Tamcy-0.4 Tablet . It provides relief from symptoms of enlarged prostate.
No, Tamcy-0.4 Tablet is not an antibiotic. It belongs to a group of medicines called alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists which reduces the muscle contractions in the urethra and prostate. This facilitates urine flow through the urethra and helps with urination.
It is preferable to take Tamcy-0.4 Tablet after breakfast or after the first daily meal. However, follow your doctor’s instructions.
Tamcy-0.4 Tablet does not increase blood sugar levels. However, if you notice any changes in blood sugar levels while using Tamcy-0.4 Tablet , please consult your doctor as it may indicate a medical concern that needs attention.
Tamcy-0.4 Tablet does not cause weight gain. However, if you notice an increase in your weight while using Tamcy-0.4 Tablet , please consult your doctor as it may indicate a medical concern that needs attention.
Tamcy-0.4 Tablet usually improves urine flow in 4 to 8 hours after taking it. But, to show its full effect, it may take 2 to 4 weeks.
Yes, you may take Tamcy-0.4 Tablet with vitamin D. When these are used together, no harmful effects or interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Tamcy-0.4 Tablet with other medicines or supplements.
Tamcy-0.4 Tablet helps in removal of kidney stones through urine. It works by causing muscles in the urinary tract to relax, making removal of stones easier. Also, the need for painkillers is decreased with the use of Tamcy-0.4 Tablet for kidney stones treatment.
Tamcy-0.4 Tablet cause blood vessels to dilate, which leads to build up of blood in the extremities (ends of the arms and limbs). This prevents proper blood flow to the brain, which lowers blood pressure on the sudden change in posture. Thus, patient may experience dizziness, fainting, lightheadedness, vertigo and spinning sensation.
Tamcy-0.4 Tablet relaxes the smooth muscles of the blood vessels and this dilation of the blood vessels can cause a stuffy nose.
No, Tamcy-0.4 Tablet is not an anticholinergic. It belongs to a group of medicines called alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists which reduces the muscle contractions in the urethra and prostate. This facilitates urine flow through the urethra and helps with urination.
No, Tamcy-0.4 Tablet does not cause frequent urination. In fact, it decreases the urge for frequent urination and increases the urine flow.
The long-term effects of taking Tamcy-0.4 Tablet include increased risk of infection, pharyngitis (inflammation of the back of the throat), pain and rhinitis (inflammation and irritation of the mucous membrane inside the nose). Also, it may cause blackouts, abnormal ejaculation, lightheadedness, decreased blood pressure, fainting, and dizziness.
When you initially feel the urge, try to urinate. But be careful not to push or strain to empty the bladder. Refrain from drinking fluids (especially caffeine, alcohol and fizzy drinks), especially a few hours before going out or bedtime.
Yes, you may take Tamcy-0.4 Tablet with ibuprofen or paracetamol. When these are used together, no harmful effects or interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Tamcy-0.4 Tablet with other medicines.
This medicine is not typically known to cause erectile dysfunction. However, it can cause a condition known as retrograde ejaculation, where semen enters the bladder instead of exiting the body during climax. This is harmless, but if it concerns you, talk to your doctor.
Yes, this medication is designed and commonly prescribed for long-term management of BPH symptoms. Your doctor will perform regular check-ups to monitor your progress and prostate health over time. If you have any concerns about long-term use, talk to your doctor.
No, it is not prescribed as a primary treatment for high blood pressure. While it relaxes blood vessels slightly and can cause a temporary drop in blood pressure (especially when standing up), its main effect is localised to the prostate and bladder. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about your blood pressure.
Taking this medicine about 30 minutes after a meal slows down the rate at which your body absorbs the medication. This prevents the drug levels from peaking too quickly in your bloodstream, which greatly reduces the risk of side effects like sudden dizziness or fainting. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need clarification.
You must inform your eye surgeon that you are taking Tamcy-0.4 Tablet , or have taken it recently. The medicine can cause your iris to become floppy during the procedure, but surgeons can easily take special precautions during the operation if they know in advance. Talk to your doctor or surgeon before the procedure.

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