Flomax
Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction, Enlarged Prostate, Prostatic Hyperplasia + 1 more
Treatment
3 FDA approvals
17 Active Studies for Flomax
Treatment for
Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction
What is Flomax
Tamsulosin
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Tamsulosin is a drug used to treat an enlarged prostate. It works by blocking certain receptors in the prostate and bladder, causing the muscles in these areas to relax. This relaxation allows for better urinary flow. It was approved by the FDA in 1997 and is more selective than other similar drugs, meaning it is less likely to cause a drop in blood pressure.
Flomax
is the brand name
Flomax Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Flomax
Tamsulosin
1997
162
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Tamsulosin, also called Flomax, is approved by the FDA for 3 uses like Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy and Enlarged Prostate .
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
Used to treat Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy in combination with Dutasteride
Enlarged Prostate
Prostatic Hyperplasia
Used to treat Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy in combination with Dutasteride
Effectiveness
How Flomax Affects Patients
Tamsulosin is a drug that blocks the actions of certain alpha-1A and alpha-1D hormones, which are commonly found in the prostate and submaxillary tissue. This drug binds to these hormones more strongly than it does to alpha-1B hormones, found in the aorta and spleen. This makes it effective in improving urinary flow while having less adverse side effects like low blood pressure.
How Flomax works in the body
Tamsulosin is a medication that helps reduce symptoms of an enlarged prostate. It does this by blocking certain receptors in the prostate, specifically alpha-1A and alpha-1D. Blocking these receptors causes the smooth muscle in the prostate to relax, improving urinary flow. It also relaxes the muscles in the bladder, reducing the storage symptoms of an enlarged prostate. Tamsulosin is designed to be specific to the target area to minimize effects elsewhere in the body.
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Flomax is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction, including Bladder Outlet Obstruction, Ureteral Calculus and Enlarged Prostate. The amount of dosage is contingent on the method of delivery (e.g. Capsule, extended release - Oral or Tablet, extended release - Oral) outlined in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction
, 0.4 mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral
Prostatic Hyperplasia
, 0.4 mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral
Enlarged Prostate
, 0.4 mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral
Ureteral Calculi
, 0.4 mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral
Warnings
Flomax Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Tamsulosin may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Flomax.
Common Flomax Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Acepromazine
Major
Tamsulosin may increase the orthostatic hypotensive, hypotensive, and antihypertensive activities of Acepromazine.
Alfuzosin
Major
Tamsulosin may increase the hypotensive activities of Alfuzosin.
Aripiprazole
Major
Tamsulosin may increase the orthostatic hypotensive, hypotensive, and antihypertensive activities of Aripiprazole.
Aripiprazole lauroxil
Major
Tamsulosin may increase the orthostatic hypotensive, hypotensive, and antihypertensive activities of Aripiprazole lauroxil.
Asenapine
Major
Tamsulosin may increase the orthostatic hypotensive, hypotensive, and antihypertensive activities of Asenapine.
Flomax Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Taking too much tamsulosin may cause low blood pressure and patients should lie down in order to maintain their heart rate and pressure. If more help is needed, intravenous fluids or vasopressors may be administered and kidney function should be monitored. Dialysis is not effective as the drug binds to protein. Tamsulosin is not meant for use in women and has not been studied in pregnancy, though animal studies have not shown any signs of harm. Male and female fertility may be affected as animals have shown impairment of ejaculation, fertilization, and abnormal ejaculation in men. Tamsulosin has been
Flomax Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Flomax?
27 active studies are investigating the potential of Flomax to address Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy, Ureteral Calculus and Bladder Outlet Obstruction.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Prostatic Hyperplasia
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Enlarged Prostate
16 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2
Ureteral Calculi
0 Actively Recruiting
Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Flomax Reviews: What are patients saying about Flomax?
5
Patient Review
6/28/2021
Flomax for Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
5
Patient Review
3/17/2022
Flomax for Stones in the Urinary Tract
5
Patient Review
6/28/2021
Flomax for Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
5
Patient Review
3/17/2022
Flomax for Stones in the Urinary Tract
4.3
Patient Review
11/23/2020
Flomax for Stones in the Urinary Tract
4.3
Patient Review
11/23/2020
Flomax for Stones in the Urinary Tract
3.7
Patient Review
1/18/2021
Flomax for Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
3.7
Patient Review
1/18/2021
Flomax for Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
3
Patient Review
2/21/2022
Flomax for Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
3
Patient Review
3/19/2022
Flomax for Stones in the Urinary Tract
3
Patient Review
8/4/2022
Flomax for Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
3
Patient Review
2/21/2022
Flomax for Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
3
Patient Review
3/19/2022
Flomax for Stones in the Urinary Tract
3
Patient Review
8/4/2022
Flomax for Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
2.3
Patient Review
3/13/2021
Flomax for Enlarged Prostate
2.3
Patient Review
3/13/2021
Flomax for Enlarged Prostate
2.3
Patient Review
11/2/2020
Flomax for Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
2.3
Patient Review
11/2/2020
Flomax for Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
2
Patient Review
1/14/2022
Flomax for Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
2
Patient Review
1/14/2022
Flomax for Enlarged Prostate with Urination Problems
1
Patient Review
1/4/2021
Flomax for Stones in the Urinary Tract
1
Patient Review
1/4/2021
Flomax for Stones in the Urinary Tract
Patient Q&A Section about flomax
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What are the side effects to Flomax?
"The possible side effects of this medication include dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, diarrhea, back pain, and blurred vision."
Answered by AI
Does Flomax make you pee more?
"Tamsulosin helps reduce the symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland by relaxing the muscles in the bladder and prostate so you can pee more easily. The side effect of taking tamsulosin is that you may feel dizzy or lightheaded. To avoid feeling dizzy or lightheaded, it is best to sit or lie down until your feel better."
Answered by AI
What is Flomax used for?
"This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently.
Tamsulosin is used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate in men. It does not shrink the prostate, but it by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and the bladder which helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate often or urgently."
Answered by AI
Does Flomax work like Viagra?
"Viagra is a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction and is sometimes used to treat BPH.
Both Flomax (generic name tamsulosin) and Viagra (generic name sildenafil) are medications prescribed to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which causes an enlarged prostate. Flomax is an alpha-blocker prescribed to treat difficulty urinating. Viagra is a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction and is sometimes used to treat BPH."
Answered by AI