Alfatam (Tamsulosin Hcl 0.4mg)
Alfatam (Tamsulosin HCl 0.4 mg) is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor blocker used primarily to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)—a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland in men. It helps relieve urinary symptoms by relaxing muscles in the prostate and bladder neck.
✅ Uses of Alfatam (Tamsulosin 0.4 mg)
🔵 1. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
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Improves urine flow
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Reduces symptoms such as:
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Difficulty starting urination
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Weak stream
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Frequent urination (especially at night)
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Urgency and dribbling
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🔵 2. Chronic Prostatitis (off-label)
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Sometimes used to relieve pelvic pain and urinary symptoms in chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS).
🔍 How It Works
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Relaxes smooth muscles in the prostate and bladder neck by blocking alpha-1 receptors, making it easier to urinate.