NCIt definition : The hydrochloride salt of tamsulosin, a sulfonamide derivative with adrenergic antagonist
activity. Tamsulosin selectivity binds to and blocks the activity of alpha1 adrenoreceptors
in the human prostate and bladder neck; blockade of these adrenoceptors can cause
smooth muscle in the prostate and bladder neck to relax, resulting in an improvement
in urinary flow rate.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug used to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate. Flomax
relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder, which helps the flow of urine. It
is a type of alpha blocker.;
UNII : 11SV1951MR;
InChIKey : ZZIZZTHXZRDOFM-XFULWGLBSA-N;
CAS number : 106463-17-6;
Drug name : Flomax;
Chemical formula : C20H28N2O5S.HCl;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:9399;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000562559; CDR0000562561;