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Tamfil 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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Is the use of Tamfil safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Tamfil for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Tamfil safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Tamfil for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Tamfil on the Kidneys?
Tamfil is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Tamfil on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Tamfil on the liver.
What is the effect of Tamfil on the Heart?
Using Tamfil does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Tamfil 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 Tamfil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tamfil habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Tamfil.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Tamfil will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Tamfil is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Tamfil is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tamfil
Taking Tamfil with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tamfil
Taking alcohol with Tamfil can be dangerous.
Yes, Tamfil has the potential to lower the blood pressure and cause hypotension. Low blood pressure can be avoided or managed by drinking lots of fluids, taking food rich in B12 and folate, taking adequate salt, and by taking caffeine.
Tamfil is available as a capsule and tablet to be taken by mouth in an empty stomach because food can delay the absorption of this drug and also decrease its bioavailability. Precaution must be taken in the patient with prostate cancer, sulfa allergy, and Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome.
Yes, Tamfil may cause an allergic reaction causing hives, rash, and itching. It may also cause swelling of the eyes, tongue, lips, arms, ankles, throat, feet and lower legs. If you suffer from any of these reactions, please inform your doctor immediately. He may ask you to discontinue using Tamfil.
You can take Tamfil 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 Tamfil on your own as that might cause serious adverse effects.
Tamfil might be given for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). The exact mechanism of how it works in erectile dysfunction is not known but It is presumed that it works by improving libido, erection, and overall sexual function.
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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
