Tamdura Capsule (Tamsulosin 0.4mg/ Dutasteride 0.5mg)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Tamdura Capsule 10’s contains tamsulosin (alpha-blockers) and dutasteride (5-alpha reductase inhibitor), primarily in treating the enlarged prostate gland. As the gland enlarges, it can lead to urinary problems, such as difficulty passing urine and a frequent urination urge. Dutasteride lowers the production of dihydrotestosterone hormone, which leads to a decrease in the size of the prostate and, as a result, relieves the symptoms. This will reduce the risk of acute urinary retention and the need for surgery. Tamsulosin makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the muscles of the gland. Collectively, both of them improve the symptoms of Benign Hyperplasia Prostate (BPH).

Take the tablet of TamduraCapsule 10’s with or without food or as directed by your physician. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Impotence (not able to achieve or maintain an erection)
• Decreased sex drive (libido)
• Difficulty with ejaculation
• Gynecomastia (breast enlargement or tenderness)
• Dizziness

Drug Warnings

Do not take Tamdura Capsule 10’s if you are allergic to Tamdura Capsule 10’s or any of the ingredients. Tamdura Capsule 10’s should not be taken if you have low blood pressure, which makes you feel dizzy, lightheaded or faint, glaucoma. And also, Tamdura Capsule 10’s should be taken 30 minutes after a meal. Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease, liver/kidney disease. Before undergoing surgery (cataract), please consult a doctor as you might be advised to stop Tamdura Capsule 10’s.  During sexual intercourse, use a condom as Tamdura Capsule 10’s is found in semen. Contact your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or plan to get pregnant before taking Tamdura Capsule 10’s as it may affect the development of male genitals. Also, keep your doctor informed about all the OTC medicines you are using while taking Tamdura Capsule 10’s. Patients taking Tamdura Capsule 10’s should be cautioned about driving, operating machinery, or performing hazardous tasks as it can cause drowsiness or dizziness. In rare cases, problems of penis erection, ejaculation, and pain in the penis can occur. So if these symptoms are for a longer time, immediately contact your doctor.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Tamdura Capsule 10’s is known to contra-indicate with medicines used to help achieve or maintain an erection (vardenafil, sildenafil, tadalafil), high blood pressure (verapamil, diltiazem), antidepressants (fluoxetine, paroxetine), anti-HIV (ritonavir, indinavir), blood thinners (warfarin), antibiotics (erythromycin), NSAIDs (diclofenac, ibuprofen, indomethacin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Tamdura Capsule 10’s is known to interact when taken along with alcohol and St John’s Wort (a natural remedy to treat depression). Also, keep your doctor informed about all the OTC medicines you are using while taking Tamdura Capsule 10’s.

Drug-Disease Interaction: TamduraCapsule 10’s should not be given to the patients with eye problems (like glaucoma or cataract), liver/kidney disease, hypotension (low blood pressure).