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Tamsulosin (International)

In the US, Tamsulosin (tamsulosin systemic) is a member of the drug class alpha blockers and is used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Urinary Tract Stones.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

G04CA02

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0106133-20-4

Chemical Formula

C20-H28-N2-O5-S

Molecular Weight

409

Therapeutic Categories

Urological

α₁-adrenoceptor antagonist (α₁-blocker)

Chemical Name

(-)-(R)-5-[2-[[2-(o-Etoxyphenoxy)etyl]amino]propyl]-2-metoxybenzenesulfonamide

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)
DCFDénomination Commune Française
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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