Flomax Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Tamsulosin

Flomax Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Tamsulosin

DESCRIPTION

Tamsulosin hydrochloride is an antagonist of alpha1A adrenoceptors in the prostate. Tamsulosin HCl is (-)-( R)-5,4,2-[2-(O-ethoxyphenoxy)ethyl]amino-propyl-2-methoxybenzenesulfonamide, monohydrochloride. Tamsulosin HCl occurs as white crystals that melt with decomposition at approximately 230° C. It is sparingly soluble in water and in methanol, slightly soluble in glacial acetic acid and in ethanol, and practically insoluble in ether. The empirical formula of tamsulosin HCl is C₂₀H₂₈N₂O₅S • HCl. The molecular weight of tamsulosin HCl is 444.98.

Each FLOMAX capsule for oral administration contains tamsulosin HCl 0.4 mg, and the following inactive ingredients: methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, triacetin, polysorbate 80, sodium lauryl sulfate, calcium stearate, talc, FD&C blue, No. 2, titanium dioxide, ferric oxide, gelatin, and trace amounts of shellac, industrial methylated spirit 740P, soya lecithin, 1-ethoxyethanol, dimethylpolysiloxane, and black iron oxide E 172.