Category
Tamsulosin
CAS Number
94666-07-6
Molecular Formula
C₂₀H₂₈N₂O₅S
Molecular Weight
408.51g/mol
Synonym

5-[2-[[2-(2-Ethoxyphenoxy)ethyl]amino]propyl]-2- methoxybenzenesulfonamide ; (±)-Tamsulosin ; Racemic Tamsulosin ; Tamsulosin Racemate;Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Racemate;Benzenesulfonamide, 5-[2-[[2-(2-ethoxyphenoxy)ethyl]amino]propyl]-2-methoxy-; Tamsulosin Racemate (R and S isomer) IP Impurity

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Tamsulosin Racemate is a medication used primarily to treat symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), a condition where the prostate gland enlarges and causes difficulty in urination. It works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to pass urine. The term “racemate” means it contains a mixture of two mirror-image forms of the drug, though the active component is mainly one specific form. It is not a cure for BPH but helps relieve symptoms like weak urine flow, frequent urination, and incomplete bladder emptying.