Tamsulosin is useful for kidney stone expulsion. According to the literature, patients with kidney stones who take Tamsulosin for 4 weeks can effectively promote the elimination of stones and relieve the symptoms of colic caused by stones.
Clinically, Tamsulosin is mainly used for the treatment of dysuria due to prostate enlargement, and can also be used to treat patients with mild or moderate dysuria. Tamsulosin is an a receptor blocker, which can effectively block the a1 receptor in the prostate gland and bladder neck, so as to relax the smooth muscle, thus improving urination symptoms, and also promoting the discharge of kidney stones.
Common adverse reactions include vomiting, loss of appetite, nausea, etc. Occasionally, skin rash and hypotension can be seen, and should not be used by people with renal insufficiency and those who are allergic to the product.
When patients have symptoms of kidney stones, it is recommended to seek medical advice as soon as possible, and patients need to use Tamsulosin under the guidance of a doctor.