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Veltam 0.4 Tablet (Tamsulosin): Quick Summary
Uses, side effects, warnings, interactions & substitute brands
Medicine Name
Veltam 0.4 Tablet
Generic Name
Tamsulosin 0.4 mg
Drug Class
Alpha-1 Adrenergic Receptor Blocker
Uses
Helps relieve urinary symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Symptoms It May Improve
Difficulty starting urination, weak urine flow, frequent urination and incomplete bladder emptying
How It Works
Relaxes smooth muscle in the prostate and bladder neck, helping urine flow more easily
Common Side Effects
Dizziness, headache, abnormal ejaculation, weakness and nasal congestion may occur
Dosage
The usual adult dose is 0.4 mg once daily, as prescribed by a doctor
How to Take
Usually taken once daily about 30 minutes after the same meal each day; swallow whole
Blood Pressure Effect
May cause dizziness or a drop in blood pressure, particularly when standing up
Drug Interactions
Important interactions may occur with PDE-5 inhibitors, other alpha-blockers and medicines that lower blood pressure
Substitute Brands
Other brands containing tamsulosin 0.4 mg may be available; confirm any substitution with a doctor or pharmacist
⚠️ Dizziness & Low Blood Pressure:
Tamsulosin may cause dizziness, light-headedness or a drop in blood pressure, especially when standing up. Rise slowly from sitting or lying positions and be careful when driving until you know how the medicine affects you.
Tamsulosin may cause dizziness, light-headedness or a drop in blood pressure, especially when standing up. Rise slowly from sitting or lying positions and be careful when driving until you know how the medicine affects you.
❤️ Important Interaction:
Medicines used for erectile dysfunction, such as sildenafil, tadalafil or vardenafil, may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effect of tamsulosin. Tell your doctor before using these medicines together.
Medicines used for erectile dysfunction, such as sildenafil, tadalafil or vardenafil, may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effect of tamsulosin. Tell your doctor before using these medicines together.
👁️ Cataract Surgery Warning:
Tell your eye surgeon if you are taking or have previously taken tamsulosin before cataract or glaucoma surgery because it may be associated with intraoperative floppy iris syndrome.
Tell your eye surgeon if you are taking or have previously taken tamsulosin before cataract or glaucoma surgery because it may be associated with intraoperative floppy iris syndrome.
⚠️ Ejaculation Changes:
Tamsulosin may cause reduced or absent ejaculation or other changes during ejaculation. These effects are generally reversible after stopping treatment.
Tamsulosin may cause reduced or absent ejaculation or other changes during ejaculation. These effects are generally reversible after stopping treatment.
🚨 Fainting Warning:
Seek medical attention if you experience fainting, severe dizziness, chest discomfort or other significant symptoms after taking tamsulosin.
Seek medical attention if you experience fainting, severe dizziness, chest discomfort or other significant symptoms after taking tamsulosin.
🩺 Important:
Tamsulosin improves urinary symptoms but does not shrink the prostate. BPH symptoms can overlap with other urinary conditions, so persistent or worsening symptoms should be medically evaluated.
Tamsulosin improves urinary symptoms but does not shrink the prostate. BPH symptoms can overlap with other urinary conditions, so persistent or worsening symptoms should be medically evaluated.
