Tamsulosin (0.4mg)
Consistam 0.4mg Tablet is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It may be taken with or without food, but take at the same time regularly. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.Use of this medicine can cause some common side effects such as dizziness, backe pain, chest pain, ejaculation disorder, and retrograde ejaculation. If any of the side effects persist or bother you, you must consult the doctor without delay.Simple lifestyle changes can help you manage your symptoms better. Try to urinate as soon as you feel the urge, however, never strain or push to empty your bladder. You should avoid drinking caffeinated or alcoholic drinks at night and a few hours before going to bed or going out.Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health condition. If you have to undergo eye surgery due to cataracts or glaucoma then inform your eye doctor about the usage of this medicine. Patients with liver disease must be cautious while receiving the prescription, and they must receive regular follow-ups as per the doctor’s advice.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Consistam
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Consistam 0.4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Consistam 0.4mg Tablet is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily. This helps empty the bladder completely and reduces the need to pass urine frequently or urgently in BPH.
Related Warnings
Consistam 0.4mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Information regarding the use of Consistam 0.4mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Consistam 0.4mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Consistam 0.4mg Tablet is not indicated for use in women.
Consistam 0.4mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Consistam 0.4mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Consistam 0.4mg Tablet is recommended.
However, limited information is available on the use of Consistam 0.4mg Tablet in patients with end stage kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Consistam 0.4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Consistam 0.4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
You can take the capsule after breakfast or after the first meal of the day. However, some doctors prefer it to be taken at night time after dinner. You should take it approximately 30 minutes following the same meal every day. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not open, crush or chew the medicine.
Use of Consistam 0.4mg Tablet does not increase your blood sugar levels. If you notice any change in the blood sugar levels while taking it, consult your doctor as this could be due to some condition which needs attention.
No, Consistam 0.4mg Tablet does not usually cause any increase in the weight, even on long-term use. If you experience any weight gain while taking the medication, then consult your doctor to identify the cause of the weight gain.
An improvement in urine flow can be seen in 4 to 8 hours after taking Consistam 0.4mg Tablet. However, it may take 2 to 4 weeks for the full effect to come.
Yes, Consistam 0.4mg Tablet can be taken with vitamin D. No harmful effects or interactions have been reported when these are used together.
In patient with kidney stones, Consistam 0.4mg Tablet helps in removal of stones via urine. It works by relaxing the muscles of the urinary tract which causes an easy removal of the stones.Use of Consistam 0.4mg Tablet in kidney stones also decreases the need for painkillers.
Consistam 0.4mg Tablet dilates the blood vessels and leads to the accumulation of blood in the extremities (ends of the arms and limbs). This restrains the proper flow of blood to the brain, thereby causing the blood pressure to fall on the sudden change in posture. As a result, the patient may experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, spinning sensation, and vertigo.
Consistam 0.4mg Tablet can cause floppy eye syndrome in which the muscles of the iris become floppy and the pupil constricts unexpectedly during cataract surgery. So, when the eye surgeon actually needs a dilated pupil, it will constrict and restrict the field of surgery, and can affect the surgical outcomes.
Consistam 0.4mg Tablet relaxes the smooth muscles of the blood vessels and this vasodilation of the blood vessels can cause a stuffy nose.
No, Consistam 0.4mg Tablet is not an anticholinergic medication. It is a medicine that acts by relaxing the muscles in the prostate gland and neck of the urinary bladder, improving the urine flow in patients with benign enlargement of the prostate gland. Taking anticholinergic drugs in this condition or while taking Consistam 0.4mg Tablet can increase the symptoms and worsen the condition.
No, Consistam 0.4mg Tablet does not cause frequent urination. In fact, this medicine increases the urine flow and decreases the urge to urinate frequently, which is a symptom of benign enlargement of the prostate gland. This condition also leads to a weak stream while urinating and hence the patient is not able to empty the bladder completely. Consistam 0.4mg Tablet is used to treat all such symptoms related to urine flow in patients with benign enlargement of the prostate gland.
Usually Consistam 0.4mg Tablet does not cause any side effects in patients with benign enlargement of the prostate gland. However, long-term use of Consistam 0.4mg Tablet may increase the chances of having infection, rhinitis, pain, and pharyngitis. Its long-term use may also cause abnormal ejaculation, blackouts, faintness, lightheadedness, dizziness, and decreased blood pressure.
Simple lifestyle changes can help you manage your symptoms better. Try to urinate when you first get the urge. However, take care not to strain or push to empty your bladder. Avoid drinking fluids (especially alcohol, caffeine) a few hours before bedtime or going out. Also, you should not take any other medicine without consulting your doctor because some medicines can increase your urge to urinate.
Consistam 0.4mg Tablet can be taken with ibuprofen or paracetamol. No harmful side effects or other interactions have been seen when they are taken together.
