Tamgress 0.4 Tablet MR

Tamgress 0.4 Tablet MR is a tamsulosin tablet made by La Renon Healthcare, with 0.4 mg of tamsulosin in each tablet. It belongs to the alpha-blocker class and is used to help relieve urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This medicine works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck so urine can flow more easily. Tamgress 0.4 Tablet MR is a prescription product and should be used only when a clinician decides it is appropriate for your symptoms.

How it works: Tamsulosin in Tamgress 0.4 Tablet MR blocks alpha-1 receptors in the smooth muscle around the prostate and bladder outlet, which helps relax that area. As a tablet, it is swallowed whole so the medicine can be released in the body in a controlled way to improve urine flow over time.

Tamgress 0.4 Tablet MR contains the standard 0.4 mg strength of tamsulosin, which is commonly used when a doctor wants a lower starting dose. Because there are no other Tamgress strengths or forms listed here, this tablet represents the usual dosage form for most adults who are prescribed tamsulosin, rather than a higher-strength product. A doctor may choose this strength to balance symptom relief with a lower risk of dizziness or low blood pressure.

• Relief of urinary hesitancy
• Improving weak urine stream
• Reducing frequent urination
• Helping with nighttime urination from BPH
• Lowering bladder outlet resistance due to enlarged prostate

• Swallow Tamgress 0.4 Tablet MR whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it.
• Take it after the same meal each day, usually after the same meal in the evening if prescribed that way, to reduce dosing-related dizziness.
• Do not take more than one tablet in 24 hours unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, take the next dose at your usual time; do not double up.
• Stand up slowly from sitting or lying positions, especially when you first start the tablet.
• If the tablet looks different from before or you have trouble swallowing it, contact your pharmacist before taking it.

Each Tamgress 0.4 Tablet MR provides 0.4 mg of tamsulosin. The usual schedule is one tablet once daily, and the maximum is generally 0.4 mg per day unless a prescriber gives different instructions. Your doctor decides the right duration and whether this strength is appropriate based on your symptoms and response.

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 quickly
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Headache
• Abnormal ejaculation or reduced semen volume
• Weakness or tiredness
• Lightheadedness
• Less commonly at this standard strength, low blood pressure may still occur

• Tamgress 0.4 Tablet MR can cause orthostatic hypotension, so be careful when standing up quickly.
• Use caution when driving or using machinery until you know how this tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of low blood pressure, heart disease, or fainting.
• Let your eye surgeon know you take tamsulosin before cataract or glaucoma surgery.
• Avoid drinking too much alcohol, which can worsen dizziness and lightheadedness.
• Tell your clinician about all prostate medicines and blood pressure medicines you use.
• This tablet is not for sudden urinary blockage; urgent care is needed if you cannot urinate at all.

• Other alpha-blockers may increase blood pressure-lowering effects.
• PDE-5 inhibitors such as sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil can increase dizziness or low blood pressure.
• Strong CYP3A4 or CYP2D6 inhibitors may raise tamsulosin levels.
• Blood pressure medicines and alcohol can add to lightheadedness.
• Warfarin or other anticoagulants may require closer monitoring if used with tamsulosin.

Store Tamgress 0.4 Tablet MR at room temperature in its original strip, protected from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.