AGLANDIN RETARD (FLOMAX) INDICATIONS
Aglandin Retard is used for treating enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia [BPH]). Aglandin Retard is an alpha-blocker. It works by relaxing muscles in the prostate and bladder, which helps to improve urine flow and reduce symptoms of BPH.
AGLANDIN RETARD (FLOMAX) INSTRUCTIONS
Use Aglandin Retard as directed by your doctor.
- Take Aglandin Retard by mouth 30 minutes after eating the same meal each day.
- Swallow Aglandin Retard whole. Do not break, crush, chew, or open capsules before swallowing.
- If you miss a dose of Aglandin Retard, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. If you miss more than 2 dose of Aglandin Retard, contact your doctor for instructions.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Aglandin Retard.
AGLANDIN RETARD (FLOMAX) STORAGE
Store Aglandin Retard at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Aglandin Retard out of the reach of children and away from pets.
AGLANDIN RETARD (FLOMAX) MORE INFO:
Active Ingredient:Tamsulosin.
Do NOT use Aglandin Retard if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Aglandin Retard
- the patient is a woman or a child
- you are taking another alpha-blocker (eg, prazosin).
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Some medical conditions may interact with Aglandin Retard. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines or other substances
- if you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to any sulfonamide (sulfa) medicine, such as acetazolamide, celecoxib, certain diuretics (eg, hydrochlorothiazide), sulfonylureas (eg, glyburide), probenecid, sulfamethoxazole, valdecoxib, or zonisamide.
- if you have a history of liver or kidney problems, or high or low blood pressure, or prostate cancer
- if you will be having eye surgery.
Some medicines may interact with Aglandin Retard. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Alpha-blockers (eg, prazosin) or phosphodiesterase inhibitors (eg, sildenafil) because symptoms of low blood pressure (eg, severe dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting) may occur
- Azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), cimetidine, or serotonin specific reuptake inhibitors (eg, fluoxetine) because they may increase the risk of Aglandin Retard's side effects
- Warfarin because the risk of side effects may be increased.
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Aglandin Retard may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Important safety information:
- Aglandin Retard may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, lightheadedness, or fainting. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Aglandin Retard with caution. Do not drive or perform other possible unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Aglandin Retard may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.
- Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks for 12 hours after your first dose of Aglandin Retard or after any dose increase.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Aglandin Retard before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
- Aglandin Retard may rarely cause a prolonged, painful erection. This could happen even when you are not having sex. If this is not treated right away, it could lead to permanent sexual problems such as impotence. Contact your doctor right away if this happens.
- You will need to have regular check-ups with your doctor while you are using Aglandin Retard. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- Aglandin Retard is for use by men only and should not be used by women.
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.
Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
Back pain; blurred vision; cough; decreased sexual ability; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; lightheadedness; runny or stuffy nose; sinus inflammation; trouble sleeping; weakness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; fainting; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; irregular heartbeat; prolonged, painful erection; severe of persistent dizziness.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider.