Substance / Medication

Tamsulosin

Overview

Active Ingredient
tamsulosin
RxNorm CUI
77492

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Comparative efficacy of solifenacin and tamsulosin in alleviating stent-related symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Harahap Dianita H, Adhyatma Kharisma P, Elbert Elbert et al. · Narra J · 2025
PMID: 40951488Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Pooled-analysis of tadalafil and tamsulosin for ureteral calculi.
Sun Fengze, Liu Hongquan, Wu Gang et al. · Front Pharmacol · 2024
PMID: 38873423Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Mirabegron Add-On Tamsulosin for Men with Overactive Bladder Symptoms: A Pooled Analysis of Four Randomized Controlled Trials.
Wu Yonglu, Li Guanjun, Zhou Haimin et al. · Urol Int · 2024
PMID: 38185112Meta-Analysis
The effect of tamsulosin in postoperative urinary retention: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Gao Bixi, Zhang Dingding, Wang Yunjiang et al. · Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol · 2023
PMID: 36445384Meta-Analysis
Tamsulosin for prevention of postoperative urinary retention: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Baysden Maddy, Hein Darren, Castillo Shana · Am J Health Syst Pharm · 2023
PMID: 36445826Meta-Analysis
The Effect of Preoperative Tamsulosin on Ureteral Navigation, Operation, and Safety: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Cheng Chao, Ma Yucheng, Wen Jun et al. · Urol Int · 2023
PMID: 36812907Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Health Goals

Goals connected through associated conditions

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Tamsulosin (substance)
SNOMED CT
372509005
UMLS CUI
C0257343
RxNorm CUI
77492

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 6 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

2
Conditions
1
Biomarkers
2
Specialists
0
Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.

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