TevaTamzin 0.4 mg. 30 tablets

WHAT TevaTamzin AND WHAT IT IS USED
Tamsulosin relaxes the muscles of the prostate and urinary tract.
Through the muscles it allows easier passage of urine and relieves urination. Furthermore, it decreases urinary urgency.
Tamsulosin is used in men to relieve symptoms in the urinary tract caused by prostatic enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia). These symptoms may include difficulty urinating (trickle) involuntary leakage, urgency and need for frequent urination as night and day.

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE TevaTamzin
Do not take TevaTamzin if:
you are allergic (hypersensitive) to tamsulosin or any of the other ingredients of TevaTamzin tablets. Anaphylaxis can be expressed in a sudden local swelling of the soft tissues of the body (eg. The throat or tongue), breathing difficulties and / or itching and rash (angioedema);
have a history of lowering blood pressure when standing up, leading to lightheadedness, dizziness or loss of consciousness;
have severe liver problems.
Take special care with TevaTamzin if:
experience dizziness or vertigo, especially when standing. Tamsulosin may lower blood pressure, leading to these symptoms. You should sit or lie down and remain so until the symptoms disappear;
have severe kidney problems, please tell your doctor;
Your surgery of the eye due to darkening of the lens (cataract). There may be a condition of the eye called intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) (small pupil syndrome (see. Section 4. Possible side effects)). Please tell your eye doctor that you are taking or have taken before tamsulozinov hydrochloride. Your eye doctor will take appropriate precautions regarding treatment and surgical procedures that will be implemented. Ask your doctor whether to postpone or temporarily stop taking this medicine when you have an operation on the eye / eye because of shaded lens.
It takes periodic medical examinations to monitor disease progression, you are taking.
You may notice remains of the tablet in your stool. Since the active ingredient of the tablet has been released, it is unlikely to be less efficient.

Taking other medicines
Tamsulosin may affect the way other medicines. They also could affect the way tamsulosin works.
Tamsulosin may be reacted with:
diclofenac, a painkiller and anti-inflammatory medicine. This drug can speed the release of tamsulosin from your body, thereby shortening its efficacy;
warfarin, a drug for preventing the formation of blood clots. This drug can speed the release of tamsulosin from your body, thereby shortening its efficacy;
another α1A-adrenoceptor blocker. The combination of these drugs can lower your blood pressure, which can lead to dizziness or vertigo.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any of the medicines listed above or any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Taking TevaTamzin with food and drink
Tamsulosin can be taken with or without food.

Driving and using machines
There is no evidence that tamsulosin affects the ability to drive and use machines. It should be borne in mind that tamsulosin may cause dizziness and vertigo. Do not drive or use machines until these symptoms disappear.

3. HOW TO TAKE TevaTamzin
Always take TevaTamzin just as you have been told by your doctor. If you're not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
The usual dose is one tablet daily. You can take tamsulosin with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
Swallow the tablet whole. It is important not chop or chew the tablet as this may affect the operation of TevaTamzin.
Tamsulosin is not recommended for use in children.

If you take a larger dose than necessary TevaTamzin
Your blood pressure could suddenly drop if you take more tablets tamsulosin than you should. You can get dizziness, weakness, vomiting, diarrhea and fainting. You have to lie in order to reduce the effects of low blood pressure and then contact your doctor.

If you forget to take TevaTamzin
If you forget to take your tablet tamsulosin for the day, you can take it later the same day. If you miss a day, just take the tablet the next day at the usual time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

If you stop taking TevaTamzin
If you stop treatment with tamsulosin prematurely, your original complaints may return. So apply tamsulosin as long as prescribed by your doctor, even if your symptoms have disappeared. Always consult your doctor before stopping treatment.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, tamsulosin can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Rarely serious side effects. Please consult your doctor immediately if you experience a serious allergic reaction that causes swelling of the face or throat (angioedema).

Common (occurs in 1 to 10 users in 100):
dizziness;
Ejaculation disorders.
Uncommon (occurs in 1 to 10 users in 1000):
Headache;
Rapid heart beat (palpitations);
Lowering blood pressure when standing up, leading to lightheadedness, dizziness or fainting (postural hypotension);
Inflammation of the lining of the nose, and irritation (rhinitis);
constipation;
diarrhea;
Feeling sick (nausea);
vomiting;
rash;
itching;
Hives (urticaria);
A feeling of weakness (asthenia).
Rare (occurs in 1 to 10 users in 10,000):
Fainting (syncope).
Very rare (affecting less than 1 in 10,000 users):
Painful erection (priapism);
Serious illness with blistering of the skin, mouth, eyes and genitals (Stevens-Johnson).
Not known (estimates of frequency can not be made from available data):
Abnormal heart rhythm;
Erratic heartbeat;
Increased heart rate;
Difficulty breathing;
During the surgery the eye / eye may occur condition called Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS, "small pupil syndrome")). The extension of the pupil may be weak and the iris (the colored circular part of the eye) may be granted during the operation. For more information please see section 2 "Take special care".
If any of the side effects gets serious, or you notice other effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
5. HOW TO STORE TevaTamzin
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use TevaTamzin after the expiry date stated on the packaging after "EXP". The first two numbers indicate the month and the last four of the year. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Keep blister in the original package to protect from light.
Medicines should not be disposed of in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6. FURTHER INFORMATION
What TevaTamzin
The active ingredient is 0,400 mg (400 micrograms) tamsulozinov hydrochloride equivalent to 0,367 mg (367 micrograms) tamsulosin.

Other ingredients are:
Core: microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, carbomer, colloidal anhydrous silica, iron oxide, red (E172), magnesium stearate.
Tablet coating: microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, carbomer, silica colloidal anhydrous, magnesium stearate.

TevaTamzin looks like and contents of the pack
White, round unscored tablets, debossed with "T9SL" on one side of the tablet and "0.4" on the other side.
TevaTamzin is available in blister packages of 10, 18, 20, 28, 30, 50, 60, 90, 98 and 100 tablets.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

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