Pharmacologic Substance
tamsulosin
Brand Names:
Flomax; Jalyn
Effect:
Decreased Bladder Sphincter Tone; Decreased Urethra Smooth Muscle Tone
May Treat:
Prostatic Hyperplasia
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; DrugInfo; PDR
Definitions related to tamsulosin:
  • A drug used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland. It relieves constriction of the urethra and improves urine flow by relaxing the smooth muscle tissues in the capsule that surrounds the prostate. Unlike other drugs in this class, tamsulosin does not decrease blood pressure.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • A drug used to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate. Tamsulosin relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder, which helps the flow of urine. It is a type of alpha blocker.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A sulfonamide derivative and adrenergic alpha-1 receptor antagonist that is used to relieve symptoms of urinary obstruction caused by BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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