Tamsulosin (Flomax)

Urology (Alpha-1 Blocker)

Dosing & Administration

Adult Dose

0.4 - 0.8 mg PO daily, 30 minutes after the same meal each day.

Pediatric Dose

Not indicated.

Renal Adjustment

No adjustment necessary.

Hepatic Adjustment

No adjustment necessary.

Safety & Special Populations

Pregnancy Category

B (rarely used in women).

Lactation Safety

Not applicable.

Contraindications & Adverse Effects

Contraindications

  • Concurrent use with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

Common Adverse Effects

  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Retrograde ejaculation
  • Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS)