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Tamsulosin Hydrochloride and Glaucoma

Result of checking the interaction of drug Tamsulosin Hydrochloride and disease Glaucoma for safety when used together.

Check result:
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride <> Glaucoma
Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS) has been observed during cataract and glaucoma surgery in some patients on or previously treated with alpha 1 blockers, including tamsulosin. The initiation of therapy with tamsulosin in patients for whom cataract or glaucoma surgery is scheduled is not recommended. The patient's ophthalmologist should be aware if the patient is receiving treatment with this drug and should be prepared for possible modifications to the surgical technique, such as the utilization of iris hooks, iris dilator rings, or viscoelastic substances.

Tamsulosin Hydrochloride

Generic Name: tamsulosin

Brand Name: Flomax

Synonyms: Tamsulosin

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