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tamsulosin

CHEBI:CHEBI_9398

Definition

A 5-(2-{[2-(2-ethoxyphenoxy)ethyl]amino}propyl)-2-methoxybenzenesulfonamide that has (R)-configuration. A specific alpha1 adrenoceptor antagonist used (generally as its hydrochloride salt, tamsulosin hydrochloride) in the treatment of prostatic hyperplasia, chronic prostatitis, urinary retention, and help with the passage of kidney stones.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C20H28N2O5S
Molecular Mass
408.514
Charge
0
SMILES
C=1C=C(OCCN[C@@H](CC2=CC=C(C(=C2)S(N)(=O)=O)OC)C)C(=CC1)OCC
InChI
InChI=1S/C20H28N2O5S/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)/t15-/m1/s1
InChIKey
DRHKJLXJIQTDTD-OAHLLOKOSA-N

Alternative Names

  • (-)-tamsulosin
  • (R)-(-)-tamsulosin
  • (R)-5-(2-((2-(2-ethoxyphenoxy)ethyl)amino)propyl)-2-methoxybenzenesulfonamide
  • 5-[(2R)-2-{[2-(2-ethoxyphenoxy)ethyl]amino}propyl]-2-methoxybenzenesulfonamide
  • tamsulosin
  • Tamsulosin
  • tamsulosina
  • tamsulosine
  • tamsulosinum

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

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DRON_00010000
77492
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CHEBI:9398

Additional References

Wikipedia:Tamsulosin

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