Pharmacological properties
- It has a combined effect: anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic
- Anesthetic effect is felt 30-60 minutes after ingestion on an empty stomach
- A decrease in symptoms of BPH is felt after 10-14 days of treatment
- The maximum concentration in the blood is reached after 2 hours
- Reduces the severity of all symptoms of BPH, facilitates the life of patients and normalizes the natural outflow of urine
- Can be used as an analgesic for post-traumatic or neurological pain
- Has a mild to moderate analgesic and strong anti-inflammatory effects
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The onset of action for Flomax can vary among individuals. Some patients may start to notice an improvement in their symptoms as early as one week after beginning treatment. However, it may take up to 4 to 6 weeks for some patients to experience the full benefits of the medication.
How long do the effects of this medicine last?
Tamsulosin has a half-life of approximately 9 to 15 hours, which supports its once-daily dosing regimen. The effects of the medication are sustained with continuous daily use, contributing to the long-term management of BPH symptoms.
Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
While Flomax does not directly interact with alcohol, consuming alcohol while taking tamsulosin may exacerbate some of the side effects of the medication, such as dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting. This is particularly true when standing up from a sitting or lying position (orthostatic hypotension). Patients are generally advised to moderate their alcohol consumption while taking Flomax.
Is this a habit forming medicine?
Flomax is not considered habit-forming and does not have the potential for abuse or dependence. It is used for its pharmacological effects on the urinary tract and does not produce euphoria or any psychoactive effects.
Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Flomax is not indicated for use in women and therefore is not prescribed during pregnancy. The medication is specifically approved for the treatment of BPH, a condition that occurs in men.
Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Similarly, as Flomax is not indicated for use in women, there is no relevant information or recommendation for its use while breastfeeding. The medication is intended for male patients with BPH.
How will Flomax help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia?
The pharmacological effect of tamsulosin is achieved thanks to its ability to block alpha1a-adrenergic receptors, which are located in the smooth muscles of the prostate and pelvic organs. With a decrease in smooth muscle tone, normal outflow of urine is restored, and pain is also reduced.
The anti-inflammatory effect accumulates and peaks after 2 weeks of treatment.
Posological scheme and dosage
- Flomax tablets are taken only 1 time per day, in the morning, before meals
- The daily dose is 0.4 mg
- Take pills at the same time to maintain the right concentration of Tasmulosin in the blood
- Treatment lasts until the clinical symptoms of prostatic hyperplasia completely disappear.
- You can enhance the effect of Flomax with the help of analgesics, unless it is contraindicated by your doctor.
Who cannot take Flomax?
- Patients with an ulcer of the stomach or duodenum in the acute phase with bleeding;
- Patients with kidney or liver failure;
- Patients with impaired hematopoiesis or severe pathologies of the heart muscle.
