Deflazacort+Tamsulosin

When should one not use Deflazacort+Tamsulosin

• If you are allergic to Tamsulosin and Deflazacort or any of the ingredient of this medicine.
• If you have any liver problem.
• If you suddenly feel dizzy or light-headed when you sit up or stand up.
• If you have any infection in the body.
• If you have recently taken any vaccine.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Dry mouth
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Difficulties in ejaculation
• Breast tenderness
• Breast enlargement

Other General Warnings

• You have a severe liver condition, kidney problems or heart problems.
• You or any other family have a history of mental illness.
• You have brittle or weak bones (Osteoporosis).
• You have an eye problem that can cause detachment of the retina and bulging of the eyes.
• You have Glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
• You have any problem with the thyroid gland.
• You have digestive system problems like inflammation of the food pipe, ulcers or inflammation of the intestine.
• You have a history of bad reactions with steroid, like muscle weakness.
• You have any viral or fungal infection.
• You have a history of Tuberculosis.
• You have faced or currently have any problems related to blood vessels and clotting.
• You have tumours of the adrenal gland.
• You going through any symptom of mental illness or suicidal thoughts or fits.
• You or anyone in the family having diabetes or high blood pressure.
• You have ever fainted or felt dizzy when suddenly sitting down or standing up.
• You are currently undergoing or have been scheduled for eye surgery.
• The use of Tamsulosin may increase the risk of eye complications during and after the cataract and Glaucoma surgery.
• Chances of infections increase if you are taking this medicine.
• If you get chickenpox, measles or shingles infection during this treatment, you can become seriously ill. Your doctor may advise frequent follow-up visits to monitor the condition during treatment.
• Children or adolescents below 18 years of age should strictly avoid using this medicine.

How Does It Work?

• Tamsulosin reduces the tension in muscles of the prostate and urethra (which carries urine) which facilitates an easier flow of urine.
• Deflazacort is a steroid group of medicine, it restricts certain chemicals in the body, which are responsible for inflammation. Thus, it reduces symptoms related to inflammation like pain and swelling associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).

Interactions with other medicines

• Concomitant use of medicines which decreases the blood pressure and Deflazacort+Tamsulosin may tend to produce a decrease in blood pressure, dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Concomitant use of medicines like Ketoconazole (used for fungal infection), Erythromycin (antibiotic), Cimetidine (used for acidity), Ritonavir, Indinavir (used for HIV infection) may interfere with the effect of this medicine.
• Warfarin (used to prevent blood clotting) can speed up the removal of Tamsulosin, one of the components of this medicine and thus may decrease the effectiveness of this medicine when used together.
• Use of medicines such as Aminoglutethimide (used in some cancer treatment), Rifampicin, Rifabutin (used for tuberculosis), Phenobarbitone, Primidone, Phenytoin, Carbamazepine (used for the treatment of epilepsy), Spironolactone, Triamterene, Amiloride (diuretics, used for high blood pressure and heart problems) together with Deflazacort+Tamsulosin can interfere with the effect of Deflazacort+Tamsulosin.
• The effect of medicines for diabetes, medicine for high blood pressure, oral contraceptive medicines, medicine for heartburn and acidity, Salbutamol, Theophylline (used for asthma) is reduced when used with Deflazacort+Tamsulosin.
• Inform your doctor about any of the other medicine you are consuming which includes medicine without prescription and herbal medicines as well, as these medicines may alter the effectiveness of Deflazacort+Tamsulosin or increase the chances of side effects.

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