Tamsulosin
This medication relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier for men with an enlarged prostate (BPH) to urinate. It works by blocking alpha receptors, which reduces the tension in the smooth muscle of the urinary tract. Dizziness upon standing is a common side effect, especially when first starting treatment.
분자량
408.5100 g/mol
LogP
2.70
TPSA
108.00 Ų
리핀스키 5의 법칙
통과
치료 영역
약물 분류
작용 기전
Selective alpha-1A adrenergic receptor antagonist.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Selective alpha-1A adrenergic receptor antagonist.
2D 구조
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SMILES
CCOc1ccccc1OCCN[C@H](C)Cc1ccc(OC)c(S(N)(=O)=O)c1
InChI
InChI=1S/C20H28N2O5S/c1-4-26-17-7-5-6-8-18(17)27-12-11-22-15(2)13-16-9-10-19(25-3)20(14-16)28(21,23)24/h5-10,14-15,22H,4,11-13H2,1-3H3,(H2,21,23,24)/t15-/m1/s1
Molecular Formula
C20H28N2O5S
HBD / HBA
2 / 7
회전 가능 결합
11
무거운 원자
28
Finasteride and tamsulosin are deliberately combined (as Duodart/Jalyn) for BPH treatment; the combination provides additive symptom relief with no significant adverse pharmacokinetic interaction.
Fluconazole inhibits CYP3A4-mediated tamsulosin metabolism, substantially increasing tamsulosin exposure and the risk of hypotension and syncope.
Diltiazem inhibits CYP3A4-mediated tamsulosin metabolism, increasing tamsulosin plasma concentrations by up to 2-fold and heightening the risk of orthostatic hypotension and dizziness.
Combining tamsulosin (alpha-1 blocker) with sildenafil (PDE-5 inhibitor) produces additive vasodilation, substantially increasing the risk of symptomatic hypotension, dizziness, and syncope.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
자주 묻는 질문
This medication relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier for men with an enlarged prostate (BPH) to urinate. It works by blocking alpha receptors, which reduces the tension in the smooth muscle of the urinary tract. Dizziness upon standing is a common side effect, especially when first starting treatment.
Selective alpha-1A adrenergic receptor antagonist.
Key pharmacokinetic parameters for Tamsulosin: Half-life: 10-13 hours.
Yes, Tamsulosin is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
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References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL836. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 129211. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.
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