Drug Details


Common Brands:

Flomax

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonists (alpha-blockers)

Forms:

Oral capsule

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

To treat the symptoms of BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Tamsulosin (Flomax) Drug Class

Tamsulosin (tam-soo-loe-sin) belongs to a group of medications called alpha-blockers.

Tamsulosin (Flomax) Age Range

Tamsulosin is approved for use in adult men. This medication is not indicated or approved for use in women and children.