Veltam 0.2mg

WHAT IS THIS MEDICATION FOR?

Veltam 0.2mg is an alpha blocker, prescribed for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or prostate enlargement. It improves the flow of urine by relaxing the muscles of the prostate and the lower part of the bladder.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Tamsulosin calms muscles of the prostate, making signs better.

HOW TO USE?

Take 30 minutes after the same meal every day. Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush. Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.

SIDE EFFECTS:

Feeling dizzy. Headache. Nose stuffiness. Change in sex ability. This most often goes back to normal.

WHAT TO DO IF I MISS A DOSE?

Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug.

PRECAUTIONS:

If you have an allergy to tamsulosin or any other part of this drug. If you have a sulfa (sulfonamide) allergy, talk with your doctor. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.

WHEN DO I NEED TO SEEK MEDICAL HELP?

If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very bad dizziness or passing out. Very bad headache. Erection that lasts more than 4 hours. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.

CAN I TAKE IT WITH OTHER MEDICINES?

Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. Taking them together can cause bad side effects. Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.

FOOD RESTRICTIONS:

Avoid alcohol and grapefruit juice.

HOW TO STORE:

Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.

PREGNANCY CATEGORY:

Category B: Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.

THERAPEUTIC CLASSIFICATION:

Drugs for Bladder & Prostate Disorders.