Alfatam 0.4 mg Capsule PR

Alfatam 0.4 mg Capsule PR is a prescription medicine that contains 0.4 mg of tamsulosin in each prolonged-release capsule. It belongs to the alpha blocker class and is used to help relieve urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH). By relaxing muscle in the prostate and bladder neck, Alfatam 0.4 mg Capsule PR can make it easier to pass urine. It is not a treatment for prostate cancer.

How it works: Tamsulosin in Alfatam 0.4 mg Capsule PR blocks alpha-1 receptors in smooth muscle around the prostate and bladder outlet, which helps those muscles relax. This capsule is designed to release the medicine slowly so the effect lasts longer and is less likely to cause sudden peaks in blood pressure than an immediate-release product.

Alfatam 0.4 mg Capsule PR is a standard tamsulosin strength and is commonly the dose doctors choose first for BPH symptom relief. Because it is a prolonged-release capsule, the medicine is released gradually rather than all at once, which helps keep the effect steady through the day. If a doctor selects this strength, it is usually because it fits the patient's needs and tolerance profile.

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Urinary hesitancy
• Weak urine stream
• Incomplete bladder emptying
• Frequent urination from prostate enlargement
• Night-time urination related to BPH

• Swallow Alfatam 0.4 mg Capsule PR whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open the capsule.
• Take it after the same meal each day, usually after breakfast, to help consistent absorption.
• Do not take it on an empty stomach unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• If you feel dizzy when standing, rise slowly from sitting or lying positions.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not use the capsule as a chewable, sprinkle, or dissolved medicine.

Each Alfatam 0.4 mg Capsule PR provides 0.4 mg of tamsulosin. For most adults, it is taken once daily, and the doctor decides whether this strength is appropriate and whether any change is needed later. Do not take more than 0.8 mg in 24 hours unless a prescriber specifically instructs otherwise.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Tamsulosin may include:

• Dizziness, especially when standing up
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Headache
• Abnormal ejaculation or reduced semen release
• Sleepiness or tired feeling
• Mild nausea
• Back pain

• Alfatam 0.4 mg Capsule PR can cause dizziness or fainting, so be careful with driving, stairs, or machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Alcohol can worsen lightheadedness and low blood pressure.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, low blood pressure, or a history of fainting.
• Let an eye surgeon know you take tamsulosin before cataract or glaucoma surgery.
• Use caution if you are taking other medicines that lower blood pressure.
• This capsule is for prostate-related urinary symptoms and is not for sudden urinary blockage emergencies.
• If symptoms get worse or you cannot urinate, seek medical care promptly.

• Other alpha blockers, such as doxazosin or terazosin, can increase blood pressure-lowering effects.
• PDE-5 inhibitors like sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil may increase dizziness or low blood pressure.
• Strong CYP3A4 or CYP2D6 inhibitors can raise tamsulosin levels.
• Warfarin may need closer monitoring if used together.
• Other blood pressure medicines can add to lightheadedness.

Store Alfatam 0.4 mg Capsule PR at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and heat.