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PubChem Compound 129211

Name:	tamsulosin
PubChem Compound ID:	129211
Molecular formula:	C₂₀H₂₈N₂O₅S
Molecular weight:	408.513 g/mol
Synonyms:	Tamsulosin; 106133-20-4; Tamsulosina [INN-Spanish]; Tamsulosine [INN-French]; Benzenesulfonamide, 5-(2-((2-(2-ethoxyphenoxy)ethyl)amino)propyl)-2-methoxy-, (R)-; C07124; 66-23-9; (R)-5-(2-((2-(2-Ethoxyphenoxy)ethyl)amino)propyl)-2-methoxybenzenesulfonamide; Tamsulosinum [INN-Latin]

DrugBank

Identification

Name:	tamsulosin
Name (isomeric):	DB00706
Drug Type:	small molecule
Synonyms:	YM-617
Brand:	Tamsulosine [INN-French], Pradif, Omnic, Tamsulosina [INN-Spanish], Harnal, Tamsolusin, Flomax, Tamsulosinum [INN-Latin]
Category:	Antineoplastic Agents, Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists
CAS number:	106133-20-4

Pharmacology

Indication:	Used in the treatment of signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (reduction in urinary obstruction and relief of associated manifestations such as hesitancy, terminal dribbling of urine, interrupted or weak stream...etc.)
Pharmacology:	Tamsulosin, a sulfamoylphenethylamine-derivative alpha-adrenoceptor blocker with enhanced specificity for the alpha-adrenoceptors of the prostate, is commonly used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The drug is commercially available in a racemic mixture of 2 isomers, and is pharmacologically related to doxazocin, prazosin, and terazosin.... show more » Tamsulosin, a sulfamoylphenethylamine-derivative alpha-adrenoceptor blocker with enhanced specificity for the alpha-adrenoceptors of the prostate, is commonly used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The drug is commercially available in a racemic mixture of 2 isomers, and is pharmacologically related to doxazocin, prazosin, and terazosin. However, unlike these drugs, tamsulosin has a higher affinity for the alpha-1A- adrenergic receptors, which are located in vascular smooth muscle. Studies show that tamsulosin has about 12 times greater affinity for alpha-1 adrenergic receptors in the prostate than those in the aorta, which may result in a reduced incidence of adverse cardiovascular effects. show less «
Mechanism of Action:	Tamsulosin is a selective antagonist at alpha-1A and alpha-1B-adrenoceptors in the prostate, prostatic capsule, prostatic urethra, and bladder neck. At least three discrete alpha1-adrenoceptor subtypes have been identified: alpha-1A, alpha-1B and alpha-1D; their distribution differs between human organs and tissue. Approximately 70% of the alpha1-r... show more » Tamsulosin is a selective antagonist at alpha-1A and alpha-1B-adrenoceptors in the prostate, prostatic capsule, prostatic urethra, and bladder neck. At least three discrete alpha1-adrenoceptor subtypes have been identified: alpha-1A, alpha-1B and alpha-1D; their distribution differs between human organs and tissue. Approximately 70% of the alpha1-receptors in human prostate are of the alpha-1A subtype. Blockage of these receptors causes relaxation of smooth muscles in the bladder neck and prostate, and thus decreases urinary outflow resistance in men. show less «
Absorption:	Absorption of tamsulosin HCI from capsules 0.4 mg is essentially complete (>90%) following oral administration under fasting conditions.
Protein binding:	94%-99%
Biotransformation:	Tamsulosin HCI is extensively metabolized by cytochrome P450 enzymes in the liver, however, the pharmacokinetic profile of the metabolites in humans has not been established.
Route of elimination:	Tamsulosin hydrochloride is extensively metabolized by cytochrome P450 enzymes in the liver and less than 10% of the dose is excreted in urine unchanged. The metabolites of tamsulosin hydrochloride undergo extensive conjugation to glucuronide or sulfate prior to renal excretion. On administration of the radiolabeled dose of tamsulosin hydrochloride to four healthy volunteers, 97% of the administered radioactivity was recovered, with urine (76%) representing the primary route of excretion compared to feces (21%) over 168 hours.
Half Life:	5-7 hours
Clearance:	2.88 L/h
Toxicity:	LD₅₀ = 650 mg/kg (in rats)
Affected organisms:	Humans and other mammals

Interactions

Food interaction:

Take 30 minutes after a meal (always after the same meal). Taking the drug with food minimizes plasma levels variations.

Drug interaction:

Methadone	Methadone, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Methadone is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Nefazodone	Nefazodone, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Nefazodone is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Pyrimethamine	Pyrimethamine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Pyrimethamine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Posaconazole	Posaconazole, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Posaconazole is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Ranolazine	Ranolazine, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Ranolazine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.

Methadone	Methadone, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Methadone is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Nefazodone	Nefazodone, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Nefazodone is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Pyrimethamine	Pyrimethamine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Pyrimethamine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Posaconazole	Posaconazole, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Posaconazole is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Ranolazine	Ranolazine, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Ranolazine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Caffeine	Caffeine, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Caffeine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Doxycycline	Doxycycline, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Doxycycline is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Pergolide	Pergolide, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Pergolide is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Cinacalcet	Cinacalcet, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Cinacalcet is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Amiodarone	Amiodarone, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Amiodarone is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Clarithromycin	Clarithromycin, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Clarithromycin is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Duloxetine	Duloxetine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Duloxetine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Clotrimazole	Clotrimazole, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Clotrimazole is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Fluoxetine	Fluoxetine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Fluoxetine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Amprenavir	Amprenavir, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Amprenavir is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Darifenacin	Darifenacin, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Darifenacin is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Atazanavir	Atazanvir, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Atazanavir is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Efavirenz	Efavirenz, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Efavirenz is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Quinine	Quinine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Quinine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Conivaptan	Conivaptan, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Conivaptan is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Itraconazole	Itraconazole, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Itraconazole is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Etravirine	Etravirine, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Etravirine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Diphenhydramine	Diphenhydramine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Diphenhydramine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Miconazole	Miconazole, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Miconazole is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Imipramine	Imipramine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Imipramine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Lidocaine	Lidocaine, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Lidocaine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Nelfinavir	Nelfinavir, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Nelfinavir is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Norfloxacin	Norfloxacin, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Norfloxacin is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Sitaxentan	Sitaxsentan, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Sitaxsentan is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Methimazole	Methimazole, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Methimazole is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Verapamil	Verapamil, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Verapamil is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Trazodone	Trazodone, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Trazodone is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Paroxetine	Paroxetine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Paroxetine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Nicardipine	Nicardipine, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Nicardipine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Sertraline	Sertraline, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Sertraline is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Haloperidol	Haloperidol, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Haloperidol is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Thioridazine	Thioridazine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Thioridazine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Lopinavir	Lopinavir, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Lopinavir is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Tetracycline	Tetracycline, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Tetracycline is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Pioglitazone	Pioglitazone, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Pioglitazone is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Doxazosin	Concomitant use of alpha1-adrenergic antagonists, Tamsulosin and Doxazosin, may result in additive antihypertensive effects. Combination therapy is not recommended.
Clomipramine	Clomipramine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Clomipramine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Terbinafine	Terbinafine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Terbinafine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Ritonavir	Ritonavir, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Ritonavir is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Isoniazid	Isoniazid, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Isoniazid is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Tranylcypromine	Tranylcypromine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Tranylcypromine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Telithromycin	Telithromycin, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Telithromycin is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Tadalafil	Tadalafil may enhance the hypotensive effect of Tamsulosin. Monitor for hypotension during concomitant therapy.
Erythromycin	Erythromycin, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Erythromycin is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Metronidazole	Metronidazole, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Metronidazole is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Cocaine	Cocaine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Cocaine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Clozapine	Clozapine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Clozapine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Imatinib	Imatinib, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Imatinib is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Chlorpromazine	Chlorpromazine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Chlorpromazine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Fosamprenavir	Fosamprenavir, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Fosamprenavir is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Cimetidine	Cimetidine, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Cimetidine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Ketoconazole	Ketoconazole, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Ketoconzole is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Indinavir	Indinavir, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Indinavir is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Saquinavir	Saquinavir, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Saquinavir is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Vardenafil	Additive hypotensive effects of the PDE5 inhibitor, Vardenafil, and alpha1-blocker, Tamsulosin, may occur. Monitor for hypotension during concomitant therapy.
Cyclosporine	Cyclosporine, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Cyclosporine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Quinidine	Quinidine, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Quinidine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Terazosin	Concomitant use of alpha1-adrenergic antagonists, Tamsulosin and Terazosin, may result in additive antihypertensive effects. Combination therapy is not recommended.
Alfuzosin	Concomitant use of alpha1-adrenergic antagonists, Tamsulosin and Alfuzosin, may result in additive antihypertensive effects. Combination therapy is not recommended.
Phenoxybenzamine	Concomitant use of alpha1-adrenergic antagonists, Tamsulosin and Phenoxybenzamine, may result in additive antihypertensive effects. Combination therapy is not recommended.
Voriconazole	Voriconazole, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of tamsulosin by decreasing its metabolism. Monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of tamsulosin if voriconazole is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
Ticlopidine	Ticlopidine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Ticlopidine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Fluconazole	Fluconzole, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Fluconazole is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Dapiprazole	Concomitant use of alpha1-adrenergic antagonists, Tamsulosin and Dapiprazole, may result in additive antihypertensive effects. Combination therapy is not recommended.
Chloroquine	Chloroquine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Chloroquine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Delavirdine	Delavirdine, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Delavirdine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Phentolamine	Concomitant use of alpha1-adrenergic antagonists, Tamsulosin and Phentolamine, may result in additive antihypertensive effects. Combination therapy is not recommended.
Lapatinib	Lapatinib, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Lapatinib is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Diltiazem	Diltiazem, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Diltiazem is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Aprepitant	Aprepitant, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Aprepitant is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Nilotinib	Nilotinib, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Nilotinib is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Prazosin	Concomitant use of alpha1-adrenergic antagonists, Tamsulosin and Prazosin, may result in additive antihypertensive effects. Combination therapy is not recommended.
Silodosin	Additive antihypertensive effects may occur. Increase risk of orthostatic hypotension and syncope. Concomitant therapy is not recommended.
Darunavir	Darunavir, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Darunavir is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
Desipramine	Desipramine, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Desipramine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.

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Targets

Alpha-1A adrenergic receptor

This alpha-adrenergic receptor mediates its action by association with G proteins that activate a phosphatidylinositol- calcium second messenger system. Its effect is mediated by G(q) and G(11) proteins

UniProt ID:

P35348

Gene:

ADRA1A

Actions:

antagonist

References:

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Alpha-1D adrenergic receptor

Alpha-1B adrenergic receptor

Enzymes

Cytochrome P450 3A4

Cytochrome P450 2D6

Carriers

Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein 1