The drug "Focusin" refers to adrenergic blockers. It is intended for the treatment of urinary disorders associated with prostatic hyperplasia (benign).
The drug "Focusin": instructions for use
The drug is in the form of modified release gelatin hard capsules that contain white micropellets. The composition of the drug includes tamsulosin hydrochloride, which is the main active ingredient, the following components are auxiliary components: dispersion of methacrylic acid copolymerate, dibutyl sebactate, microcrystalline cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, polysorbate, talc.
The drug "Focusin": instructions for use and pharmacological action
The active substance competitively and selectively blocks adrenoreceptors, which are located in the smooth muscles of the prostate gland, urethra, in the body and neck of the bladder.
As a result, there is a decrease in the tone of the smooth muscles of these organs and the detrusor function improves. In addition, there is a decrease in symptoms of irritation and obstruction associated with benign hyperplasia. Usually, the therapeutic effect is manifested after two weeks from the start of capsule intake, and many people feel better after taking the first dose.
The drug "Focusin": indications and dosage regimen
The main purpose of the drug is to treat functional disorders resulting from the development of prostatic hyperplasia. The product is used after breakfast, washing down the capsules with a large volume of liquid. The daily dose should not exceed one capsule (400 mcg), which should not be chewed.
The drug "Focusin": instructions for use and side effects
In some cases, headache, asthenia, dizziness, sleep disturbances (insomnia or drowsiness) occur. When using the drug, a decrease in libido, retrograde ejaculation is possible . The digestive system sometimes responds to taking the drug with nausea, constipation, diarrhea, or vomiting. In isolated cases, when capsules are used, tachycardia, chest pain, orthostatic hypotension, and palpitations can occur. The negative manifestations include allergies, itching, angioedema, skin rash. In some cases, rhinitis, back pain is possible.
The drug "Focusin": instructions for use and contraindications
It is unacceptable to use the medication with a high susceptibility of the body to the components of the drug. Use caution with medication for arterial hypotension, renal (chronic), or liver failure.
It is necessary to take the drug with caution in the treatment of patients with a predisposition to orthostatic hypotension. If weakness or dizziness occurs, the patient should be seated or laid down. During the period of taking the medicine, caution is required when working with increased attention, as well as when driving.
The drug "Focusin": analogues
There are medicines that have a similar medicinal effect. These include the drugs Tamsulosin, Tulosin, Omnic, Hyperprost, Sonizin, Revocarin.
Interaction
No unwanted effects were found while taking the medicine with medicines such as Enalapril, Atenolol, Theophylline, or Nifedipine. When used together with the drug "Cimetidine" in the blood plasma, an increase in the concentration of tamsulosin is observed. With the joint use of other antagonistic agents, a hypotensive effect may occur. The drugs "Warfarin" and "Diclofenac" allow you to quickly remove the active substance from the body.