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Drug profile · INN

tamsulosin hydrochloride

tamsulosin hydrochloride (FLOMAX) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-1 antagonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved NMPA: clinical trials
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 3
News articles 0
Drug details — tamsulosin hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
3
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

tamsulosin hydrochloride (FLOMAX) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-1 antagonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN tamsulosin hydrochloride
Brand FLOMAX
Mechanism Adrenergic receptor alpha-1 antagonist
Target Adrenergic receptor alpha-1
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Adrenergic receptor alpha-1 antagonist

Primary target: Adrenergic receptor alpha-1

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Pipeline programs

  1. TAMSU-12-24 Phase 1 · Anaxis Pharma · Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
  2. TAMSU-13-24 Phase 1 · Anaxis Pharma · Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
  3. Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Unknown · Chinese Academy of · Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

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  4. phenylephrine hydrochloride Adrenergic receptor alpha-1 agonist
  5. prazosin hydrochloride Adrenergic receptor alpha-1 antagonist
  6. terazosin hydrochloride Adrenergic receptor alpha-1 antagonist

Frequently asked questions

What is tamsulosin hydrochloride?

tamsulosin hydrochloride (FLOMAX) is a adrenergic receptor alpha-1 antagonist. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for tamsulosin hydrochloride?

FLOMAX is a marketed brand name for tamsulosin hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of tamsulosin hydrochloride?

tamsulosin hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.