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Tamsulosin hydrochloride In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n

$\"Tamsulosin$ <\/p>\n\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Alpha-1 adrenergic antagonist with selectivity for the urinary tract; relaxes smooth muscle in the prostate, urethra and bladder neck aiding urine flow.<\/li>\n
Longer-acting than prazosin or phenoxybenzamine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Uses of Tamsulosin hydrochloride<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Reflex dyssynergia\/urethral spasm. May also aid the passage of urethroliths\/ureteroliths.<\/li>\n
An alternative to prazosin or phenoxybenzamine in refractory cases of reflex dyssynergia, with less effect on systemic blood pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Dose of Tamsulosin hydrochloride in Dogs and Cats<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Dogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Urethral relaxant<\/strong><\/span>: 10 \u03bcg (micrograms)\/kg p.o. q24h (up to 0.4 mg\/dog q24h), can increase to q12h if necessary.<\/li>\n
Capsules should not be split and compounding may be required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cats:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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(Limited clinical experience or safety data exists.)<\/li>\n
Urethral relaxant<\/strong><\/span>: 4\u20136 \u03bcg (micrograms)\/kg p.o. q12\u201324h.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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