Tamsulosin

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In medicine, tamsulosin is a selective antagonist of alpha1-adrenergic receptors.

History

Flomax brand of tamsulosin was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the United States with a New Drug Application (NDA) in 1997.[1] A generic version was approved with a Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) in 2007.[2]

Pharmacology

Administration

Distribution

Metabolism

Excretion

Toxicity

External links

The most up-to-date information about Tamsulosin and other drugs can be found at the following sites.


References

  1. Drugs@FDA. U S Food and Drug Administration
  2. Drugs@FDA. U S Food and Drug Administration