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Consistam is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Enlarged Prostate are some of its major therapeutic uses.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Consistam. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Consistam have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Consistam go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Consistam is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Consistam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Consistam related warnings section.
Consistam is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Glaucoma are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Consistam are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Consistam may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Consistam is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Consistam is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Consistam safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Consistam on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Consistam safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Consistam in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Consistam on the Kidneys?
Using Consistam does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Consistam on the Liver?
Consistam is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Consistam on the Heart?
You can take Consistam without any fear of damage to the heart.
Consistam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Consistam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Consistam habit forming or addictive?
Consistam does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Consistam since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Consistam only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Consistam is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Consistam
It is safe to take Consistam with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Consistam
Consumption of alcohol and Consistam together may have severe effects on your health.
No, Consistam doesn't cause weight gain. Weight gain can be prevented or managed by eating small, frequent meals and adding some physical activity to the routine.
Yes, it is safe to use Consistam. It should be used strictly under a doctor's supervisions and one must comply with all the recommendations. One must not take more or less of Consistam or take it more or less frequently as per his/her will. In some people, however, Consistam may cause certain side effects like blurred vision, sleepiness, difficulty in ejaculating, sore throat, weakness, etc. Please inform your doctor if you suffer from any of these side effects.
No, Consistam doesn't cause retrograde ejaculation. Retrograde ejaculation occurs when there is an abnormal ejaculation, reduced ejaculate volume and ejaculation force, absence of seminal emission and backflow of the seminal fluid from the urethra to the bladder.
You can take Consistam for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. Do not take an extra dose or a high dose without informing your doctor. Also, do not discontinue taking Consistam on your own as that might cause serious adverse effects.
Consistam is a brand name for tamsulosin. It belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. It is available in the form of a tablet and capsule. It is used in men for the treatment of enlarged prostate (benign prostate hyperplasia or BPH) which may comprise painful urination, difficulty in urinating (incomplete bladder emptying, hesitation, dribbling, weak stream), urgency and frequency. It is also used for the treatment of chronic prostatitis (off-label).
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Flomax® (tamsulosin hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 142-143
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1172-1173
