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Tamflo F is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. Other than this, Tamflo F has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tamflo F. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Tamflo F include Dizziness, Fainting, Chills. Some other side effects of Tamflo F have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Tamflo F go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Tamflo F's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Tamflo F related warnings talks about Tamflo F's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Tamflo F can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Tamflo F in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Glaucoma. Other contraindications of Tamflo F have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Tamflo F have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Tamflo F is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Tamflo F is used to treat the following -
Other 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 Tamflo F safe for pregnant women?
Tamflo F has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Tamflo F without medical advice.
Is the use of Tamflo F safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Tamflo F in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Tamflo F on the Kidneys?
Tamflo F is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Tamflo F on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Tamflo F. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Tamflo F on the Heart?
You can take Tamflo F without any fear of damage to the heart.
Tamflo F 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 Tamflo F unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tamflo F habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Tamflo F is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Tamflo F
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Tamflo F and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tamflo F
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Tamflo F and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Tamflo F 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 Tamflo F.
Tamflo F 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.
Yes, Tamflo F 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.
Tamflo F 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).
Yes, it is safe to use Tamflo F. 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 Tamflo F or take it more or less frequently as per his/her will. In some people, however, Tamflo F 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.
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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; Propecia® (finasteride)
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