tamsulosin

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English

Chemical structure of tamsulosin
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Etymology

From tam- (of unknown origin) +‎ sul(fonamide) +‎ -osin (α1-adrenoceptor antagonist).

Pronunciation

Noun

tamsulosin (usually uncountable, plural tamsulosins)

  1. (pharmacology) An alpha-adrenergic blocking agent administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C20H28N2O5S·HCl to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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