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Geristart Tablet PR
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Geristart Tablet PR

Manufactured byAlembic Ltd.
ContainsTamsulosin Tablet PR
Description
Geristart Tablet PR is used in men to relieve the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) such as painful urination, difficulty in passing urine, and urinary urgency or frequency. It is not recommended in patients with a known history of allergy to tamsulosin and patients with a risk of erectile dysfunction.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Geristart Tablet PR

  • Fever with chills
  • Cough
  • Chest pain
  • Dizziness
  • Abnormal ejaculation
  • Headache
  • Runny Nose
  • Body pain
  • Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
  • Trouble sleeping

Uses of Geristart Tablet PR

What is it prescribed for?

  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of this medicine can be observed in 4 to 8 hours after administration.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. These side effects may include dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, etc. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to tamsulosin or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
General warnings

Hypotension

The use of this medicine may cause vasodilation and low blood pressure (hypotension), especially orthostatic hypotension or other postural symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, and palpitations. Close monitoring of blood pressure levels is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Glaucoma/Cataract surgery

The use of this medicine increases the risk of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome. Patients undergoing cataract and glaucoma surgery should inform the surgeon about the current or previous use of this medicine so that the surgeon can make appropriate changes in the surgical technique to reduce the risk of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome.

Women and children

This medicine is not indicated for use in women and children.

Driving or operating machinery

The use of this medicine may cause symptoms such as blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms.

Priapism

This medicine may rarely cause a very painful erection which may not subside (priapism). Seek immediate medical attention if this happens. If priapism is not treated, it may lead to impotence.

Missed Dose

The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already the time for your next scheduled dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. These side effects may include dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, etc. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine

Diltiazem

Erythromycin

Ketoconazole

Itraconazole

Fluvoxamine

Disease interactions

Liver Disease

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with liver function impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of liver function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Kidney disease

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with kidney function impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of kidney function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take this medicine as instructed by the doctor. Do not take larger amounts than prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Close monitoring of blood pressure is necessary while receiving this medicine. Performing activities that require mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery is not recommended while receiving this medication.
Miscelleneous

To be taken after food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine relaxes the muscles of the prostate gland and bladder and relieves the symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting, Alpha-blockers

Schedule

Schedule H

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https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00706

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Tamsulosin [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 16 April 2020]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/129211

Faramsil 400 microgram Prolonged-release Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2020 [cited 2 June 2020]. Available from:

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/4948/smpc
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Information on this page was last updated on 2 Jun 2020

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