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Tamsulosin hydrochloride

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

5-[(2R)-2-[[2-(2-Ethoxyphenoxy)ethyl]amino]propyl]-2-methoxybenzenesulfonamide hydrochloride

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H28N2O5S · HCl
CAS Number:
106463-17-6
Molecular Weight:
444.97
MDL number:
MFCD00922997
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329831075
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

tamsulosin

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

Cl.CCOc1ccccc1OCCN[C@H](C)Cc2ccc(OC)c(c2)S(N)(=O)=O

InChI

1S/C20H28N2O5S.ClH/c1-4-26-17-7-5-6-8-18(17)27-12-11-22-15(2)13-16-9-10-19(25-3)20(14-16)28(21,23)24;/h5-10,14-15,22H,4,11-13H2,1-3H3,(H2,21,23,24);1H/t15-;/m1./s1

InChI key

ZZIZZTHXZRDOFM-XFULWGLBSA-N

Gene Information

human ... ADRA1A(148) , ADRA1B(147) , ADRA1D(146)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Tamsulosin hydrochloride EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Tamsulosin is an α1A/1D-adrenoceptor antagonist used as a treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Its activity as an ? blocker also affects the iris, and has led to complications during cataract surgery, a condition called "floppy iris" syndrome.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Precautionary Statements

P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Shuo Yang et al.
The AAPS journal, 16(4), 860-871 (2014-05-31)
Multi-pellet formulations are advantageous for the controlled release of drugs over single-unit dosage forms. To understand the diffusion controlled drug release mechanism, the pellet structure and drug release from a single pellet (not at dose level) were studied using synchrotron
Nannan Chu et al.
Clinical therapeutics, 37(2), 462-472 (2014-12-04)
The primary aim of this study was to evaluate whether there was clinically significant pharmacokinetic (PK) interaction between finasteride and tamsulosin in healthy Chinese male subjects. This was an open-label, randomized, 3-period, crossover study. Subjects received single and multiple doses
Thomas Kunit et al.
American journal of physiology. Renal physiology, 307(7), F823-F832 (2014-07-25)
Smooth muscle contraction may be critical for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia and requires stable anchorage of the cytoskeleton to the cell membrane. These connections are regulated by focal adhesion kinase (FAK). Here, we
S Kimsakulvech et al.
Andrologia, 47(3), 354-359 (2014-04-02)
Male temporary contraception is occasionally required in some animals. Alpha1-adrenoceptor antagonist (tamsulosin) can cause ejaculation disorder. Two sets of Latin square were applied to six male goats to received either normal saline, dimethylsulphoxide or tamsulosin (179.8 nmol kg(-1) ) at 1-week interval.

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