Tamsulosin Hydrochloride

Tamsulosin Hydrochloride

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Uses


Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules, USP are indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) [see Clinical Studies (14)]. Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are not indicated for the treatment of hypertension.

History

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Other Information


Tamsulosin hydrochloride is an antagonist of alpha1A adrenoceptors in the prostate.
 
Tamsulosin hydrochloride is (-)-(R)-5-[2-[[2-(o-Ethoxyphenoxy) ethyl]amino]propyl]-2-methoxybenzenesulfonamide, monohydrochloride. Tamsulosin hydrochloride is a white or almost white crystalline powder that melts with decomposition at approximately 230°C. It is slightly soluble in water, freely soluble in formic acid, slightly soluble in anhydrous ethanol, sparingly soluble in methanol, slightly soluble in glacial acetic acid, and practically insoluble in ether.
 
The molecular formula of tamsulosin hydrochloride is C20H28N2O5S • HCl. The molecular weight of tamsulosin hydrochloride is 444.98. Its structural formula is:

chemical-structure

Each tamsulosin hydrochloride capsule USP for oral administration contains tamsulosin hydrochloride USP 0.4 mg, and the following inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, methacrylic acid copolymer dispersion, hypromellose acetate succinate, triethyl citrate, talc, and sodium lauryl sulfate.
 
The capsule shell contains gelatin, sodium lauryl sulfate, FD&C blue No. 2, ferric oxide red, ferric oxide yellow, and titanium dioxide.
 
Imprinting black ink contains shellac, dehydrated alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, black iron oxide, and potassium hydroxide.
 
It meets USP Dissolution Test 9.

Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Manufacturers


  • Proficient Rx Lp
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Proficient Rx Lp]
  • Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Llc
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Llc]
  • Blenheim Pharmacal, Inc.
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Blenheim Pharmacal, Inc.]
  • Wockhardt Usa Llc
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Wockhardt Usa Llc]
  • Synthon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Synthon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Wockhardt Limited
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Wockhardt Limited]
  • Contract Pharmacy Services-pa
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Contract Pharmacy Services-pa]
  • Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride) Capsule [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Stat Rx Usa Llc
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Stat Rx Usa Llc]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Cadila Healthcare Limited
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Cadila Healthcare Limited]
  • Global Pharmaceuticals, Division Of Impax Laboratories Inc.
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Global Pharmaceuticals, Division Of Impax Laboratories Inc.]
  • Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Physicians Total Care, Inc.]
  • Rebel Distributors Corp
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Rebel Distributors Corp]
  • H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [H.j. Harkins Company, Inc.]
  • Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited ]
  • Mylan Institutional Inc.
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Mylan Institutional Inc.]
  • Mckesson Packaging Services A Business Unit Of Mckesson Corporation
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Mckesson Packaging Services A Business Unit Of Mckesson Corporation]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Actavis Elizabeth Llc
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Actavis Elizabeth Llc]
  • Mckesson Contract Packaging
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Mckesson Contract Packaging]
  • St Marys Medical Park Pharmacy
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [St Marys Medical Park Pharmacy]
  • Dispensing Solutions, Inc.
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Dispensing Solutions, Inc.]
  • Par Pharmaceutical
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Par Pharmaceutical]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Sandoz Inc
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Sandoz Inc]
  • Clinical Solutions Wholesale
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Clinical Solutions Wholesale]
  • Medvantx, Inc.
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Medvantx, Inc.]
  • Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Lake Erie Medical Dba Quality Care Products Llc]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Unit Dose Services
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Unit Dose Services]
  • Golden State Medical Supply, Inc.
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Golden State Medical Supply, Inc.]
  • Cardinal Health
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Cardinal Health]
  • Major Pharmaceuticals
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Major Pharmaceuticals]
  • Citron Pharma Llc
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Citron Pharma Llc]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • American Health Packaging
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [American Health Packaging]
  • Mckesson Packaging Services A Business Unit Of Mckesson Corporation
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Mckesson Packaging Services A Business Unit Of Mckesson Corporation]
  • Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Aidarex Pharmaceuticals Llc]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Cardinal Health
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule, Gelatin Coated [Cardinal Health]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy]
  • Aphena Pharma Solutions – Tennessee, Llc
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Aphena Pharma Solutions – Tennessee, Llc]
  • Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc]
  • Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Bryant Ranch Prepack]
  • Carilion Materials Management
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Carilion Materials Management]
  • Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc]
  • Zydus Pharmaceuticals (Usa) Inc.
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Zydus Pharmaceuticals (Usa) Inc.]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Aurobindo Pharma Limited
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Aurobindo Pharma Limited]
  • Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.]
  • Cardinal Health
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Cardinal Health]
  • Clinical Solutions Wholesale, Llc
    Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Capsule [Clinical Solutions Wholesale, Llc]

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