Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride
About Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride is used to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland caused by the overproduction of a hormone called dihydrotestosterone in men.
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride contains Tamsulosin hydrochloride and Dutasteride. Dutasteride shrinks the enlarged prostate, and Tamsulosin hydrochloride relaxes muscles in the prostate and neck of the bladder. Thereby, Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride treats enlarged prostate.
The most common side effects of Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride are dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, decreased sex drive or libido, runny/stuffy nose, reduced amount of semen/sperm, testicle pain/swelling, and increased breast size or breast tenderness. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor promptly.
Do not take Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride if you are allergic to any of its components. Women or children should not take Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to prevent any potential interactions.
Uses of Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride
• Management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride helps to manage symptoms of enlarged prostate (BPH), like difficulty urinating, and improves quality of life.
• Acute urinary retention: Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride treats acute urinary retention by relaxing prostate muscles and shrinking the prostate gland, thereby improving urine flow.
• Management of urinary symptoms: Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride helps to relieve symptoms like frequent urination, urgency, weak urine flow, and incomplete bladder emptying.
• Support for bladder function: Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride supports bladder function, particularly in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by relaxing bladder muscles, improving urinary tract health.
Medicinal Benefits
- Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride is a combination medication used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland in men.
- It helps improve symptoms such as difficulty in starting urination, weak urine stream, frequent or urgent need to urinate (especially at night), and incomplete bladder emptying.
- Dutasteride, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, lowers levels of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone responsible for prostate growth. This leads to a gradual shrinkage of the enlarged prostate, relieving pressure on the urinary tract.
- Tamsulosin hydrochloride, an alpha-blocker, relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to pass urine and reducing urinary obstruction.
- Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride reduces the risk of acute urinary retention (sudden inability to urinate) and lowers the likelihood of needing prostate surgery.
- The combination of two different mechanisms provides more effective and sustained symptom relief compared to either drug used alone.
- Overall, Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride significantly improves urinary flow and quality of life in men with BPH and helps slow the progression of the disease.
Directions for Use
- Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride should be taken 30 minutes after a meal.
- It is usually taken once daily at the same time each day or as prescribed by your doctor.
- Swallow Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not chew, crush, or break it.
Storage
Side Effects of Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride
- Impotence (not able to achieve or maintain an erection)
- Decreased sex drive (libido)
- Difficulty with ejaculation
- Breast enlargement or tenderness (gynecomastia)
- Dizziness
Drug Warnings
- Do not take Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride if you are allergic to any of its components.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, low blood pressure, or if you are planning to undergo cataract or glaucoma surgery.
- Pregnant women should not handle Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride, especially if they are leaking or broken. If a pregnant woman absorbs the active ingredient, either by touching or swallowing the medication, the male baby may be born with sex organs that are not normal. If contact occurs, the affected area should be washed immediately with soap and water.
- Avoid donating blood during treatment with Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride and for 6 months after the last dose.
- Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking medicines used to help achieve or maintain an erection (vardenafil, sildenafil citrate, tadalafil), high blood pressure (verapamil, diltiazem), anti-HIV (ritonavir, indinavir), blood thinners (warfarin), antibiotics (erythromycin), or NSAIDs (diclofenac).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have eye problems (like glaucoma or cataract), liver/kidney disease, or hypotension (low blood pressure).
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
consult your doctorIt is not known if alcohol interacts with Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
unsafeTamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride is intended for use in men. It is not recommended for use in women. Pregnant women should not handle Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride due to the potential risk to the male fetus.
Breast Feeding
unsafeTamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride is intended for use in men. It is not recommended for use in women.
Driving
cautionTamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride can make some people feel dizzy, so it may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery safely.
Liver
consult your doctorThe effect of Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride in patients with liver impairment has not been studied. Please consult your doctor if you have liver problems.
Kidney
consult your doctorThe effect of Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride in patients with kidney impairment has not been studied. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney problems.
Children
unsafeTamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride is not recommended for children. The safety and effectiveness of Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride have not been established in children due to limited testing of this drug on children by competent authorities worldwide.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Avoid drinking alcohol, caffeine and fizzy drinks. Limit intake of artificial sweeteners.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly to avoid abdominal discomfort.
- Also, drink less water in the evening and before sleeping so that you can have a sound sleep and do not wake up frequently for urination.
- Any medication which may worsen urinary symptoms (medicines for cold and cough) should be avoided.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): Benign prostatic hyperplasia is the enlargement of the prostate gland. It is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland caused by the overproduction of dihydrotestosterone hormone in men. If not treated, it may lead to the formation of bladder stones, infection, and reduced kidney function. BPH usually occurs in males who are above 50 years of age.
FAQs
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride is used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate gland).
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride contains Dutasteride and Tamsulosin hydrochloride. Tamsulosin hydrochloride makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the prostate gland muscles. On the other hand, Dutasteride reduces the size of the enlarged prostate gland by lowering the production of dihydrotestosterone hormone, thereby relieving the symptoms of urinary incontinence that minimises the need for prostate surgery and the risk of acute urinary retention.
No, Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride does not cure urinary bladder cancer. It just helps in relieving symptoms of the enlarged prostate gland. For better advice, you should consult your doctor.
No, you are advised not to donate blood if you are taking Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride. Even if you stop taking Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride, wait for at least 6 months and consult your doctor before donating blood.
No, taking any cold or cough medication along with Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride should be avoided as it increases the urge to urinate. So, before taking any such medication, please consult your doctor.
The expiration date of any drug is the last day the manufacturer guarantees the drug's full potency. Discuss with your doctor, Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride can be taken 15-20 days after the expiry date, given the shape, colour, and state of the tablet has not changed. If you find any slight change in the form of medicine, please do not consume it.
Yes, in some cases, sexual problems (like decreased sexual interest/ability/libido, ejaculation problems, decreased sperm/semen amount), testis pain/swelling, increased breast size or breast tenderness in the male might occur. Sexual problems in a male may continue even after stopping the intake of Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride. However, if any of these side effects persist, tell your doctor promptly.
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride is known to be harmful to men below the age of 18, childbearing women, and patients with known allergies to any of the components of Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride.
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride should be used with caution and only if prescribed by the doctor in the elderly. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns.
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride should be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will determine the duration of the treatment based on your condition.
Yes, Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride is effective if taken as advised by the doctor for the prescribed duration.
Yes, Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride may cause dizziness in some people. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position as doing so may cause lightheadedness; instead, lie down and get up only when you feel better.
Let the doctor know if you have liver problems or if you are due to undergo cataract surgery. Women and children should not handle Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride if they are leaking, as it can be absorbed through the skin. It is advised to use a condom during sexual intercourse during treatment with Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride. Avoid donating blood while taking Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride and for at least 6 months after your last dose.
Yes, Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride is usually a safe and well-tolerated medicine if taken as advised by the doctor.
No, do not take a higher dose than the recommended dose of Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride, as it might cause an overdose. Take Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride only according to the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
Store Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride at room temperature, protected from light and moisture. Do not freeze. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.
Yes, Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride may cause ejaculation problems, such as difficulty ejaculating or a decrease in the amount of semen released during sex. Please talk to the doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
Yes, Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride may cause priapism (persistent painful erection of the penis). However, it is a very rare side effect of Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride which may not be experienced by everyone taking Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride. Consult the doctor if you experience a painful erection that lasts for more than 4 hours.
No, Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride should not be used if you are due to undergo cataract surgery. Your doctor may ask you to stop taking Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride for a while before your operation to prevent complications during the surgery.
Limit fizzy drinks, alcohol, caffeine and artificial sweeteners, drink less fluid in the evening, remember to empty your bladder whenever you have the urge to pee, and include fibre-rich food in your diet.
The most common side effects of Tamsulosin Hydrochloride+dutasteride are dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, sexual problems (decreased sex drive or libido), runny/stuffy nose, reduced amount of semen/sperm), testicle pain/swelling, increased breast size or breast tenderness. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor promptly.
