Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR Benefits & Uses

Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Enlarged Prostate

Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.4 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.4 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR Related Warnings

Is the use of Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Tamlocept for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Tamlocept in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR on the Kidneys?

Tamlocept does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR on the Liver?

Tamlocept is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR on the Heart?

Using Tamlocept does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR with Other Drugs

Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Doxazosin

Amiodarone

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Phenylephrine

Aliskiren

Amlodipine

Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Prostate Cancer
Low Blood Pressure
Glaucoma
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR

Is this Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR

It is safe to take Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Tamlocept 0.4 Capsule PR

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Tamlocept a diuretic?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Tamlocept is not a diuretic. It is rather an alpha-blocker that relaxes the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Tamlocept?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Tamlocept 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).

Question over 5 years ago

Can Tamlocept affect blood pressure?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Tamlocept 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Tamlocept cause persistent erection (Priapism)?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Tamlocept causes a persistent painful penile erection which is not related to an intercourse. This condition is known as priapism. If not treated properly, this condition can cause permanent impotence. Therefore, if you suffer from any such condition while taking Tamlocept, please inform your doctor immediately.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Tamlocept work?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Tamlocept blocks receptors in the prostate, prostatic capsule, prostate urethra, and bladder neck. When these receptors are blocked, smooth muscle relaxation occurs in the bladder neck and prostate, decreasing the urinary outflow resistance in men.