Tamsulosin
Also known as: Tamsulosin Hydrochloride
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In short
In the United States, tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are an alpha 1 adrenoceptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are not indicated for the treatment of hypertension.
From: Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Codes
- RxNorm
- 77492 tamsulosin
Official indications
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FDA (USA) Tamsulosin Hydrochloride
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are not indicated for the treatment of hypertension. • Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are an alpha 1 adrenoceptor antagonist indicated for treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (1) • Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are not indicated for the treatment of hypertension (1)
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Document date: 20260825 · Official document →
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Questions
What is Tamsulosin approved for in the United States?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are not indicated for the treatment of hypertension. • Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are an alpha 1 adrenoceptor antagonist indicated for treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (1) • Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are not indicated for the treatment of hypertension (1) (Data provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.)
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