Drug Interactions |
Drug |
Mechanism of interaction |
Alfuzosin
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Concomitant use of alpha1-adrenergic antagonists, Tamsulosin and Alfuzosin, may result in additive antihypertensive effects. Combination therapy is not recommended.
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Amiodarone
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Amiodarone, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Amiodarone is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Amprenavir
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Amprenavir, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Amprenavir is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Aprepitant
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Aprepitant, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Aprepitant is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Atazanavir
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Atazanvir, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Atazanavir is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Caffeine
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Caffeine, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Caffeine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Chloroquine
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Chloroquine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Chloroquine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Chlorpromazine
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Chlorpromazine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Chlorpromazine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Cimetidine
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Cimetidine, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Cimetidine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Cinacalcet
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Cinacalcet, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Cinacalcet is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Clarithromycin
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Clarithromycin, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Clarithromycin is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Clomipramine
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Clomipramine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Clomipramine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Clotrimazole
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Clotrimazole, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Clotrimazole is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Clozapine
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Clozapine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Clozapine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Cocaine
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Cocaine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Cocaine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Conivaptan
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Conivaptan, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Conivaptan is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Cyclosporine
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Cyclosporine, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Cyclosporine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Dapiprazole
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Concomitant use of alpha1-adrenergic antagonists, Tamsulosin and Dapiprazole, may result in additive antihypertensive effects. Combination therapy is not recommended.
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Darifenacin
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Darifenacin, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Darifenacin is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Darunavir
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Darunavir, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Darunavir is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Delavirdine
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Delavirdine, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Delavirdine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Desipramine
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Desipramine, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Desipramine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Diltiazem
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Diltiazem, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Diltiazem is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Diphenhydramine
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Diphenhydramine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Diphenhydramine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Doxazosin
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Concomitant use of alpha1-adrenergic antagonists, Tamsulosin and Doxazosin, may result in additive antihypertensive effects. Combination therapy is not recommended.
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Doxycycline
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Doxycycline, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Doxycycline is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Duloxetine
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Duloxetine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Duloxetine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Efavirenz
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Efavirenz, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Efavirenz is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Erythromycin
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Erythromycin, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Erythromycin is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Etravirine
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Etravirine, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Etravirine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Fluconazole
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Fluconzole, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Fluconazole is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Fluoxetine
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Fluoxetine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Fluoxetine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Fosamprenavir
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Fosamprenavir, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Fosamprenavir is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Haloperidol
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Haloperidol, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Haloperidol is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Imatinib
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Imatinib, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Imatinib is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Imipramine
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Imipramine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Imipramine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Indinavir
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Indinavir, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Indinavir is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Isoniazid
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Isoniazid, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Isoniazid is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Itraconazole
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Itraconazole, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Itraconazole is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Ketoconazole
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Ketoconazole, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Ketoconzole is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Lapatinib
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Lapatinib, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Lapatinib is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Lidocaine
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Lidocaine, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Lidocaine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Lopinavir
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Lopinavir, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Lopinavir is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Methadone
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Methadone, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Methadone is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Methimazole
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Methimazole, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Methimazole is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Metronidazole
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Metronidazole, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Metronidazole is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Miconazole
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Miconazole, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Miconazole is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Nefazodone
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Nefazodone, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Nefazodone is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Nelfinavir
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Nelfinavir, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Nelfinavir is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Nicardipine
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Nicardipine, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Nicardipine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Nilotinib
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Nilotinib, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Nilotinib is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Norfloxacin
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Norfloxacin, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Norfloxacin is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Paroxetine
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Paroxetine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Paroxetine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Pergolide
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Pergolide, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Pergolide is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Phenoxybenzamine
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Concomitant use of alpha1-adrenergic antagonists, Tamsulosin and Phenoxybenzamine, may result in additive antihypertensive effects. Combination therapy is not recommended.
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Phentolamine
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Concomitant use of alpha1-adrenergic antagonists, Tamsulosin and Phentolamine, may result in additive antihypertensive effects. Combination therapy is not recommended.
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Pioglitazone
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Pioglitazone, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Pioglitazone is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Posaconazole
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Posaconazole, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Posaconazole is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Prazosin
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Concomitant use of alpha1-adrenergic antagonists, Tamsulosin and Prazosin, may result in additive antihypertensive effects. Combination therapy is not recommended.
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Pyrimethamine
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Pyrimethamine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Pyrimethamine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Quinidine
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Quinidine, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Quinidine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Quinine
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Quinine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Quinine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Ranolazine
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Ranolazine, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Ranolazine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Ritonavir
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Ritonavir, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Ritonavir is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Saquinavir
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Saquinavir, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Saquinavir is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Sertraline
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Sertraline, a CYP3A4/2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4/2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Sertraline is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Silodosin
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Additive antihypertensive effects may occur. Increase risk of orthostatic hypotension and syncope. Concomitant therapy is not recommended.
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Sitaxentan
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Sitaxsentan, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Sitaxsentan is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Tadalafil
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Tadalafil may enhance the hypotensive effect of Tamsulosin. Monitor for hypotension during concomitant therapy.
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Telithromycin
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Telithromycin, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Telithromycin is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Terazosin
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Concomitant use of alpha1-adrenergic antagonists, Tamsulosin and Terazosin, may result in additive antihypertensive effects. Combination therapy is not recommended.
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Terbinafine
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Terbinafine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Consider alternate therapy or monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Terbinafine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Tetracycline
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Tetracycline, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Tetracycline is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Thioridazine
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Thioridazine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Thioridazine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Ticlopidine
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Ticlopidine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Ticlopidine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Tranylcypromine
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Tranylcypromine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Tranylcypromine is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Trazodone
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Trazodone, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP2D6 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Trazodone is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Vardenafil
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Additive hypotensive effects of the PDE5 inhibitor, Vardenafil, and alpha1-blocker, Tamsulosin, may occur. Monitor for hypotension during concomitant therapy.
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Verapamil
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Verapamil, a CYP3A4 inhibitor, may decrease the metabolism and clearance of Tamsulosin, a CYP3A4 substrate. Monitor for changes in therapeutic/adverse effects of Tamsulosin if Verapamil is initiated, discontinued, or dose changed.
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Voriconazole
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Voriconazole, a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, may increase the serum concentration of tamsulosin by decreasing its metabolism. Monitor for changes in the therapeutic and adverse effects of tamsulosin if voriconazole is initiated, discontinued or dose changed.
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