TAMDURA CAP

Overview

TAMDURA CAP is a Schedule H drug.

TAMDURA CAP is composed of: DUTASTERIDE (0.5 MG), TAMSULOSIN (0.4 MG)

Dutasteride prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. DHT is involved in the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).Dutasteride is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. Dutasteride helps improve urinary flow and may also reduce your need for prostate surgery later on.Dutasteride is sometimes given with another medication called tamsulosin.Dutasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. It blocks an enzyme which is necessary to change testosterone to another hormone that causes the prostate to grow. As a result, it helps to shrink the prostate and relieve the symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.

Tamsulosin is an alpha-blocker that relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate.Tamsulosin is used to improve urination in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.Tamsulosin is not approved for use in women or children.

Usage

DUTASTERIDE is generally used to treat: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
DUTASTERIDE can address symptoms like: Frequent Urge To Urinate, Difficulty Urinating, Frequent Nighttime Urination

TAMSULOSIN is generally used to treat: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
TAMSULOSIN can address symptoms like: Frequent Urge To Urinate, Frequent Nighttime Urination, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Slow Or Weak Urine Stream

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk

How Do I Take It?

TAMDURA CAP is generally taken After Food.

Precautions for TAMDURA CAP and its Constituents

• Your doctor has prescribed Dutasteride to shrink the enlarged prostate and reduce the risk of urinary retention.
• It may take 3 to 6 months to see the full beneficial effect of Dutasteride. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
• Dutasteride is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive.
• Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Dutasteride.
• Dutasteride should never be taken by a woman or a child.
• Do not chew, crush, or open a dutasteride capsule. Swallow the capsule whole.
• Dutasteride can irritate your lips, mouth, or throat if the capsule has been broken or opened before you swallow it.
• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Follow the directions on your prescription label.Take dutasteride with a full glass of water.
• Dutasteride can be taken with or without food.

• You should not use this medication if you are allergic to tamsulosin.
• Do not take tamsulosin together with similar medicines such as alfuzosin, doxazosin,prazosin , silodosin or terazosin.
• Take tamsulosin exactly as it was prescribed for you. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
• Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Tamsulosin is usually taken once a day, approximately 30 minutes after a meal. Try to take this medication at the same time each day.
• Do not crush, chew, or open a capsule. Swallow the capsule whole.
• Your blood pressure will need to be checked often.
• If you stop taking tamsulosin for any reason, call your doctor before you start taking it again.You may need a dose adjustment.
• Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
• Tamsulosin may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
• Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.To prevent dizziness, avoid standing for long periods of time or becoming overheated during exercise and in hot weather.
• Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of tamsulosin.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DUTASTERIDE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing
TAMSULOSIN over-dosage can result in: Dizziness, Fainting

Common Side-Effects

DUTASTERIDE : Impotence, Unable To Obtain Or Maintain Erection, Face Swelling
TAMSULOSIN : Insomnia, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Weakness (generalized), Nausea, Head Headache, Chest Pain, Back Pain, Eyes Blurred Vision, Fever, Chills, Body Pain, Runny Nose, Throat Soreness, Cough, Difficulty Sleeping, Nasal Congestion, Painful Ejaculation

Serious Side-Effects

DUTASTERIDE : Impotence
TAMSULOSIN : Chest Pain, Lower Back Pain, Pain With Urination, Neck Enlarged Or Swollen Glands, Difficulty Swallowing, Loss Of Voice

Rare Side-Effects

TAMSULOSIN : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Fainting, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Hallucinations, Pain During Erection, Spinning Sensation

Disease Interactions

TAMSULOSIN can interfere with: Hypotension, Syncope, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Glaucoma, Cataract, Acute Renal Failure, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

DUTASTERIDE is categorized as: 5-ALPHA-REDUCTASE INHIBITORS / HORMONES
TAMSULOSIN is categorized as: ANTIADRENERGIC AGENTS, PERIPHERALLY ACTING / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Before Sleeping	44%
Once Daily	31%
Evening	19%

How long was it prescribed?

30 Days	33%
90 Days	29%
180 Days	14%
60 Days	10%
42 Days	5%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

50 to 60yrs	8%
60 to 70yrs	46%
70yrs and above	46%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females

0%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Urologist	50%
Physician	31%
Cardiologist	12%
Oncologist	4%
Surgeon	4%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

ECOSPRIN TAB 75MG	25%
NOVOMIX 30 INJ	19%
WARF 2MG TAB	16%
COVERSYL 2MG TAB	13%
HUMAN MIXTARD	13%
FORACORT ROTACAP	13%
TIOVA R- CAP	13%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

UROFLOWMETRY (BIOCHEMISTRY)	22%
CBC (HEMATOLOGY)	19%
USG PVR (RADIOLOGY)	13%
FBS (BIOCHEMISTRY)	13%
USG PROSTATE (RADIOLOGY)	13%

Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?

Diabetic diet (Diet)

13%

Available Alternatives for TAMDURA CAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

DUTAS -T KIT	INR 166.9 for 1 STRIP	TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
TAMDURA CAP	INR 172 for 10 CAPSULES	TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ALFATAM-D TAB	INR 214.3 for 10 TABLETS	TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
BEZIP D TAB	INR 111.42 for 10 TABLETS	DUTASTERIDE , TAMSULOSIN
CONSISTAM D TAB	INR 145 for 10 TABLETS	DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG, TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG
CONTIFLO D 0.4MG/0.5MG KIT	INR 218 for 1 KIT	TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
CONTIFLO D TAB	INR 218 for 1 KIT	TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
DUTALOSIN 0.4MG/0.5MG TAB	INR 131.8 for 10 TABLETS	TAMSULOSIN , DUTASTERIDE
DUTAS T 0.4MG/0.5MG CAP	INR 237 for 10 CAPSULES	TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
DUTAS T CAP	INR 237 for 10 CAPSULES	TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
DYNURO D CAP	INR 159.43 for 10 CAPSULES	TAMSULOSIN , DUTASTERIDE
FLODART PLUS 0.4MG/0.5MG TAB	INR 125 for 10 TABLETS	TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
FLOKIND D 0.4MG/0.5MG TAB	INR 99.9 for 10 TABLETS	TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
FLOLITE D TAB	INR 129.41 for 10 TABLETS	TAMSULOSIN , DUTASTERIDE
GERIFLO D 0.4MG/0.5MG TAB	INR 594.3 for 30 TABLETS	TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
NORMPRO TAB	INR 139 for 10 TABLETS	TAMSULOSIN , DUTASTERIDE
PROSTADO D 0.4MG/0.5MG TAB	INR 196 for 10 TABLETS	TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
TAMCONTIN D TAB	INR 249.5 for 10 TABLETS	TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
TAMDURA CAPULE	INR 218 for 10 CAPSULES	TAMSULOSIN , DUTASTERIDE
TAMGRESS-D CAP	INR 164 for 10 CAPSULES	TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
TAMLOCEPT D CAP	INR 238.5 for 15 CAPSULES	TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
TAMSIN D TAB	INR 334.81 for 15 TABLETS	TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
TAMSTREAM D TAB	INR 92.37 for 10 TABLETS	DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG, TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG
TAMSULOSIN 0.4MG + DUTASTERIDE 0.5MG TAB	INR 14.25 for 15 TABLETS	DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG, TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG
TASULIN D CAP	INR 285 for 15 CAPSULES	TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
TEMSUNOL D 0.4MG/0.5MG TAB	INR 175 for 10 TABLETS	TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
URILOSIN D TAB	INR 149.17 for 10 TABLETS	TAMSULOSIN , DUTASTERIDE
URIMAX D 0.4MG/0.5MG TAB	INR 361 for 15 TABLETS	TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
URIMAX D TAB	INR 280.5 for 15 TABLETS	TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
URISURGE-D CAP	INR 126.5 for 10 CAPSULES	TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
URITIN D 0.4MG/0.5MG TAB	INR 168 for 10 TABLETS	TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
VELTAM PLUS 0.4MG/0.5MG TAB	INR 282 for 15 TABLETS	TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
VELTAM PLUS TAB	INR 307 for 15 TABLETS	TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG