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Tamsulosin Hydrochloride IP 0.4mg in Modified Release form + Dutasteride IP 0.5mg
Prescription Required
Marketer
Henchmen pharmaceuticals
SALT COMPOSITION
Storage
Store below 25°C
TAMEN 0.4 Tablet MR is an alpha-adrenergic antagonist that is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It helps to relieve symptoms like difficulty in passing urine. However, it does not decrease the size of the prostate.
TAMEN 0.4 Tablet MR is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It may be taken with or without food, but take at the same time regularly. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.
Use of this medicine can cause some common side effects such as dizziness, backe pain, chest pain, ejaculation disorder, and retrograde ejaculation. If any of the side effects persist or bother you, you must consult the doctor without delay.
Simple lifestyle changes can help you manage your symptoms better. Try to urinate as soon as you feel the urge, however, never strain or push to empty your bladder. You should avoid drinking caffeinated or alcoholic drinks at night and a few hours before going to bed or going out.
Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health condition. If you have to undergo eye surgery due to cataracts or glaucoma then inform your eye doctor about the usage of this medicine. Patients with liver disease must be cautious while receiving the prescription, and they must receive regular follow-ups as per the doctor’s advice.
When your prostate gland becomes enlarged it can cause urinary problems such as difficulty passing urine and a need to go to the toilet frequently or urgently. It can also cause urine flow to be slower. If not treated, there is a risk that your urine flow will be completely blocked.TAMEN 0.4Tablet works by relaxing muscles in the bladder and prostate. So, it can rapidly relieve the symptoms and make it easier for you to urinate. However, it may take up to 6 months to notice the full benefit. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed for maximum benefits.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of TAMEN 0.4 TABLET
Chest pain
Inflammation of the nose
Dizziness
Ejaculation disorder
Headache
Abdominal pain
Back pain
Nausea
Infection
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. TAMEN 0.4 TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
TAMEN 0.4 TABLET is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily. This helps empty the bladder completely and reduces the need to pass urine frequently or urgently in BPH.
Alcohol UNSAFE
TAMEN 0.4 TABLET may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of TAMEN 0.4 TABLETduring pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
TAMEN 0.4 TABLET is not indicated for use in women.
Breast feeding CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
TAMEN 0.4 TABLET is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
TAMEN 0.4 TABLET is not indicated for use in women.
Driving SAFE
TAMEN 0.4 TABLET does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
TAMEN 0.4 TABLET is safe to use in patients with kidney disease.
No dose adjustment of TAMEN 0.4 TABLET is recommended.
However, limited information is available on the use of TAMEN 0.4 TABLET in patients with end stage kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver CAUTION
TAMEN 0.4 TABLET should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of TAMEN 0.4 TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose of TAMEN 0.4 TABLET, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Marketer
Henchmen Pharmaceuticals
SALT COMPOSITION
Tamsulosin (0.4mg) + Dutasteride (0.5mg)
Storage
Store below 25°C
Tamen D is a combination of two medicines that work in different ways to treat men with an enlarged prostate gland. It helps to relieve symptoms such as difficulty urinating or needing to go to the toilet more often. It is not used to prevent prostate cancer.
Tamen D may be taken with or without food but it should be taken at the same time each day. Your doctor will prescribe the dose most suitable for you. To gain the most benefit and to treat your symptoms effectively, you should not miss doses, even if you feel well. It may take up to 4 weeks to notice an improvement in the symptoms but keep taking them regularly. Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks or if they get worse.
The most common side effects of this medicine include impotence, decreased libido, breast pain, and ejaculation disorder. If these side effects worry you or do not go away, call your doctor for advice. You may also feel dizzy or drowsy. These risks are higher when you first start taking this drug. Remember, your doctor has given you this medicine because the benefits are greater than the risks of the side effects.
Tamen D should not be taken by women or children. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure or liver or kidney disease. This medicine may not be suitable. It can also affect, or be affected by, other drugs. So let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. You may be advised to wear a condom during sex if your partner is or may be pregnant. Your doctor may recommend getting your blood pressure checked frequently. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive dizziness with this medicine.
When your prostate gland becomes enlarged it can cause urinary problems such as difficulty passing urine and a need to go to the toilet frequently or urgently. It can also cause urine flow to be slower. If not treated, there is a risk that your urine flow will be completely blocked. TAMEN D is a combination of two medicines: dutasteride and tamsulosin. Dutasteride reduces the size of your prostate by blocking the production of a hormone which causes it to grow. Tamsulosin works by relaxing muscles in the bladder and prostate. Together they can rapidly relieve the symptoms and make it easier for you to urinate. However, it may take up to 6 months to notice the full benefit. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed for maximum benefits.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of TAMEN D
Dizziness
Impotence
Decreased libido
Ejaculation disorder
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Breast enlargement in male
Breast tenderness in male
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. TAMEN D may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
TAMEN D is a combination of two medicines: Tamsulosin and Dutasteride, which relieves the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Tamsulosin is an alpha-blocker. It works by relaxing the muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so as to allow easy passage of urine. Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor which helps in shrinking the prostate gland by decreasing the level of the hormone which helps the prostate gland grow.
Alcohol UNSAFE
TAMEN D may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of TAMEN D during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of TAMEN D during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
DrivingUNSAFE
TAMEN D may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of TAMEN D in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
LiverCAUTION
TAMEN D should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of TAMEN D may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of TAMEN D is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
If you miss a dose of TAMEN D, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.