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Flodart is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule,Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Enlarged Prostate.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Flodart. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Flodart have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Flodart are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Flodart's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. In addition, Flodart's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Flodart related warnings section.
Flodart 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 Flodart are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Flodart may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Flodart is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Flodart 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult(Male) |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Flodart is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Flodart safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Flodart during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Flodart safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Flodart on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Flodart will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Flodart on the Kidneys?
Flodart does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Flodart on the Liver?
Using Flodart does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Flodart on the Heart?
Using Flodart does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Flodart 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 Flodart unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flodart habit forming or addictive?
Flodart does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Flodart as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Flodart only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Flodart cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Flodart
It is safe to take Flodart with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flodart
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Flodart as it can have severe side effects.
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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
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
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
