A 72-year-old man is being observed by your clinic for benign prostatic hyperplasia. His symptoms of a weak stream, straining, and post-void dribbling are worsening and he would like to begin medical treatment. You initiate tamsulosin and advise him of which of the following most likely side effect?

Respuesta :

Answer:Tamsulosin is an alpha adrenergic blocker that is used in benign prostate hyperplasia to relax the muscles of the prostate and the urinary bladder inorder to increase urine flow.

Explanation:

Tamsulosin comes with a handful of side effects,the severe ones are;

- Low blood pressure; Tamsulosin reduces the blood pressure which can deprive the body of adequate oxygen to carry-out normal processes and might cause dizziness and risk of injury from falls.

- dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting and blurry vision; Machineries and active exercises are discouraged following Tamsulosin administration.

- Nausea and vomitting may occur so warm and small meals should be taken at intervals to reduce nausea and vomitting.

- decreased amount of semen during ejaculation may occur.

- Pain in the back, tooth may occur.