Maxflow Capsules 0.4MG

Medicine Name: Maxflow Capsules 0.4mg
✅Maxflow Capsules – Product Specification
📌 Requires Prescription:
Yes

💊 Generic Name:
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride (HCl)
⚕️ Used For:
 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) – an enlarged prostate
 Treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) caused by BPH, such as:
o Difficulty urinating
o Weak stream
o Frequent or urgent urination
⚙️ How It Works:
 Tamsulosin is an alpha-1A adrenergic receptor blocker
 It relaxes the smooth muscle in the prostate and bladder neck
 This improves urine flow and reduces BPH symptoms
⚕️ Dosage:
 Active Ingredient: Tamsulosin HCl
 As directed by a healthcare provider, typically once daily after the same meal each day
⚠️ Side Effects:
🔸 Common:
 Dizziness
 Ejaculation disorders, including:
o Inability to ejaculate
o Retrograde ejaculation (semen enters the bladder instead of exiting)
🔸 Uncommon:
 Headache
 Palpitations
 Orthostatic hypotension (dizziness on standing)
 Runny/blocked nose (rhinitis)
 GI issues: Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
 Skin rash or itching
 Weakness (asthenia)
🔸 Rare:
 Fainting
🔄 Drug Interactions:
Avoid or monitor with:
 Other alpha-1 blockers (e.g. doxazosin, prazosin, indoramin)
 NSAIDs like diclofenac
 Anticoagulants: warfarin
 Calcium channel blockers: verapamil, diltiazem
 CYP3A4 inhibitors: erythromycin, clarithromycin, ketoconazole, itraconazole,
fluconazole, voriconazole, ritonavir, saquinavir
 Immunosuppressants: ciclosporin
🚫 When Not to Use:
Do not use Tamsulosin if:
 You are allergic to tamsulosin or any excipients (may cause angioedema)
 You have severe liver impairment
 You have a history of orthostatic hypotension (fainting from low BP)
⚖️ Precautions:
 If you experience dizziness or fainting, sit or lie down immediately until symptoms
subside
 Always take the capsule after the same meal each day to avoid BP fluctuations

⚠️ Warnings:
1. Ejaculation disorders:
Includes retrograde ejaculation and inability to ejaculate
2. Kidney impairment:
Use cautiously in patients with severe kidney problems
3. Eye surgery risk:
Inform your ophthalmologist before cataract or glaucoma surgery, as tamsulosin can
increase risk of Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS)
🤰 Pregnancy Category:
Always consult your physician.
(Not intended for use in women.)
⚕️ Storage:
Yes
 Store at room temperature
 Protect from light and heat