Uritin 0.4mg Tablet 10'S

Introduction About URITIN 0.4MG TABLET

URITIN 0.4MG TABLET contains Tamsulosin which belongs to the group of medicines
called Alpha blockers. It is used in men to manage the signs and symptoms of
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).

BPH (also known enlarged prostate) is an abnormal growth or enlargement of
prostate gland in aging men. It is caused primarily due to increased production
of a stress hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Symptoms includes
difficulty in passing urine, urinary incontinence (unintentional passing of
urine), frequent urination at night, sexual dysfunction or painful ejaculation.

During management with URITIN 0.4MG TABLET, your doctor will constantly monitor
your blood pressure and PSA levels (prostate specific antigen) to avoid the risk
of unwanted side effects.

Before taking URITIN 0.4MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have any liver or
kidney problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have cataract or
glaucoma surgery in the upcoming days.

URITIN 0.4MG TABLET may make you feel dizzy while standing up or changing
position. Therefore, do not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines that
requires complete alertness. Avoid consum
make you dizzier. If you experience dizziness, sit and rest until it passes away
completely.

Other most common side effects of taking URITIN 0.4MG TABLET are decrease in sex
drive or ejaculation problems. These side effects are usually temporary and
disappears once the therapy is stopped. However, consult your doctor if they
trouble you.

Also, inform your doctor if you any experience any prolonged, painful erections
(priapism) discharge) or severe dizziness after taking URITIN 0.4MG TABLET.

Uses Of URITIN 0.4MG TABLET

Manages signs and symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia such as:

• difficulty in passing urine
• urinary incontinence
• frequent urination at night

How URITIN 0.4MG TABLET Works

URITIN 0.4MG TABLET is an alpha blocker. It blocks the activity of certain
chemicals (noradrenaline) in the body that causes contraction of smooth muscles.
As a result, it relaxes the smooth muscles surrounding the bladder and prostate
gland. This action improves urine flow and reduces other urinary symptoms
associated with BPH.

How to use URITIN 0.4MG TABLET

Take URITIN 0.4MG TABLET preferably before the first meal of the day (breakfast)
or as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do
not crush or chew the medicine.

Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you
depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking
URITIN 0.4MG TABLET without consulting your doctor.

Side Effects Of URITIN 0.4MG TABLET

Common

• feeling dizzy or faint while changing position
• problems with ejaculation
• cloudy urine
• impotence, decrease in sex drive

Uncommon

• headache
• rapid heartbeat
• allergic symptoms (itching of the nose)
• nausea, vomiting
• diarrhea
• constipation
• skin rash, itching
• lack of energy

Stop taking URITIN 0.4MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you
experience any of the following side effects:

• priapism (persistent painful penile erection unrelated to sexual activity)
• severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash with redness and lumps, swelling of the face, eyelids, lips, mouth, and tongue causing difficulty in breathing or swallowing)
• severe dizziness

How To Manage Side Effects

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

ContraindicatedURITIN 0.4MG TABLET is not intended for use in women.

!### Breastfeeding

ContraindicatedURITIN 0.4MG TABLET is not intended for use in women.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Use with CautionDo not drive or operate any machines if you experience dizziness or
light-headedness after taking URITIN 0.4MG TABLET.

!### Alcohol

ContraindicatedConsum
TABLET.

!### Kidney

Use with CautionURITIN 0.4MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney
problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Liver

Consult your doctorURITIN 0.4MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with sever liver
infection. It should be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate
liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedDo not take URITIN 0.4MG TABLET if you are allergic to Tamsulosin.

!### Use In Pediatrics

ContraindicatedURITIN 0.4MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged
below 18 years). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Use In Geriatrics

Use with CautionURITIN 0.4MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Therefore,
consult your doctor before taking it.

Others

URITIN 0.4MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you:

• have orthostatic hypotension (feeling dizzy while standing up)
• feel weak or tired after passing urine (micturition syncope)
• have prostate cancer

Before taking URITIN 0.4MG TABLET inform your doctor if you:

• are planning for cataract or glaucoma surgery in the upcoming days

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Before taking URITIN 0.4MG TABLET inform your doctor if you are taking any of
the following medicines such as:

• diclofenac (a pain killer)
• warfarin (a medicine used to manage blood clotting)
• other medicines used to manage BPH (such as silodosin)
• ketoconazole (a medicine used to manage fungal infection)
• erythromycin (a medicine used to manage bacterial infection)
• medicines used to manage erectile dysfunction (Ex. tadalafil, sildenafil)
• cimetidine (a medicine used to manage stomach ulcers)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took more URITIN 0.4MG TABLET, consult your
doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdosage might include decrease in blood
pressure, which is characterized by symptoms such as dizziness, fainting,
nausea, lack of concentration or blurred vision.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Tamsulosin
Pharmacological Category	:	Alpha-1 blockers
Therapeutic Indication	:	Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Dosage Forms	:	Capsule, Tablet

More Information

• Keep URITIN 0.4MG TABLET out of reach of children
• Store URITIN 0.4MG TABLET at room temperature

FAQs About URITIN 0.4MG TABLET

Q: What is the use of URITIN 0.4MG TABLET?

A: URITIN 0.4MG TABLET is used to manage the signs and symptoms of benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in adult men. It helps in the shrinkage of an
enlarged prostate and reduce the unpleasant symptoms associated with BPH.

Q: Can URITIN 0.4MG TABLET helps to urinate easily?

A: URITIN 0.4MG TABLET helps to regulate the flow of urine by relaxing the
smooth muscles surrounding the bladder and prostate. It improves urine flow and
reduces pain or discomfort while passing urine.

Q: Can URITIN 0.4MG TABLET help to dissolve kidney stones?

A: No. URITIN 0.4MG TABLET is only used to manage benign prostatic hyperplasia.
It cannot dissolve kidney stones. However, consult your doctor before taking it.

Q: Can the use of URITIN 0.4MG TABLET cause long-lasting painful penile
erection?

A: Yes. URITIN 0.4MG TABLET may rarely cause persistent painful penile erection
(priapism) which is unrelated to sexual activity. If you experience any such
symptom, contact your doctor immediately.

Q: Can the use of URITIN 0.4MG TABLET affect my sexual life?

A: URITIN 0.4MG TABLET may cause problems in sperm release (ejaculation) or
decrease in sex drive. These side effects are usually temporary and disappears
once therapy has been stopped. However, consult your doctor if they trouble you.

Q: Can the use of URITIN 0.4MG TABLET cause prostate cancer?

A: URITIN 0.4MG TABLET does not cause prostate cancer. However, it is important
to inform your doctor if you have prostate cancer before initiating therapy with
URITIN 0.4MG TABLET as a precaution. During management with URITIN 0.4MG TABLET,
your doctor will regularly monitor your serum PSA levels (prostate specific
antigen) to rule out risk of unwanted side effects.

Q: Can URITIN 0.4MG TABLET stop urine?

A: In patients with urinary problems such as unintentional passing of urine or
frequent urination, URITIN 0.4MG TABLET regulates the flow of urine by relaxing
the smooth muscles surrounding the bladder and prostate. Therefore, it controls
abnormal urinary symptoms (such as difficulty in passing urine or frequent
urination).

Q: I wish to father a child. Can I use URITIN 0.4MG TABLET?

A: URITIN 0.4MG TABLET may cause problems in sperm release (ejaculation) or
decrease in sex drive in men. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking
URITIN 0.4MG TABLET if you wish to father a child.

Q: Can URITIN 0.4MG TABLET cause infertility?

A: URITIN 0.4MG TABLET does not make you infertile. However, it can reduce sex
drive or can cause few problems in ejaculation. These side effects are usually
temporary and disappears once therapy is stopped. However, consult your doctor
if they trouble you. Also, take URITIN 0.4MG TABLET only for the stipulated
duration mentioned by your doctor to avoid the risk of side effects.

Q: Can the use of URITIN 0.4MG TABLET make me feel dizzy?

A: URITIN 0.4MG TABLET may make you feel dizzy or faint especially while
changing position. Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or
operating any tools or machines completely while you are feeling dizzy. Do not
consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your dizziness. Consult your
doctor if your dizziness worsens.

Q: Who should not take URITIN 0.4MG TABLET?

A: Do not take URITIN 0.4MG TABLET if you have prostate cancer. It is not
recommended for use in children and adolescents aged below 18 years. It should
be used with caution in elderly patients. Before taking URITIN 0.4MG TABLET
inform your doctor if you any liver or kidney problems. You must also inform
your doctor if you are scheduled for any upcoming eye surgery (cataract).

Q: What is the best time to take URITIN 0.4MG TABLET?

A: Take URITIN 0.4MG TABLET preferably before the first meal of the day
(breakfast) or as directed by your physician.

Q: What are the side effects of URITIN 0.4MG TABLET?

A: The most common side effects of taking URITIN 0.4MG TABLET are feeling dizzy
while standing up, decrease in sex drive and ejaculation problems. These side
effects are usually temporary and disappears once the therapy is stopped.
However, consult your doctor if they trouble you.

Q: How long will it take for URITIN 0.4MG TABLET to show the results?

A: It may take around 4 weeks for URITIN 0.4MG TABLET to show results. However,
this period may vary from patient-to-patient depending upon their disease
condition. Therefore, continue to take this medicine as advised by your doctor.

Q: What to do if I forgot to take a dose of URITIN 0.4MG TABLET?

A: If you have missed a dose of URITIN 0.4MG TABLET, take it as soon as you
remember. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and
take the next one regularly. Do not take a double dose of URITIN 0.4MG TABLET to
compensate the missed ones.

Q: Can I stop taking URITIN 0.4MG TABLET once my symptoms subside?

A: Do not stop taking URITIN 0.4MG TABLET without consulting your doctor. Make
sure to take this medicine for the stipulated duration recommended by your
doctor to achieve maximum results.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• PSA Test