How to Pronounce Tamsulosin (Flomax)
tam-SOO-loh-sin
IPA: /tæm.ˈsuː.loʊ.sɪn/
Brand name: Flomax
tam
SOO
loh
sin
Tamsulosin is pronounced tam-SOO-loh-sin
How do you pronounce Tamsulosin?
Tamsulosin is pronounced “tam-SOO-loh-sin”. It has 4 syllables: tam ‑ soo ‑ loh ‑ sin. The stress falls on the second syllable, “soo”.
How many syllables are in Tamsulosin?
Tamsulosin has 4 syllables: tam ‑ soo ‑ loh ‑ sin.
What does Tamsulosin mean?
Tamsulosin is an alpha-1A adrenergic receptor antagonist used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It selectively relaxes smooth muscle in the prostate and bladder neck.
Word Parts
suffix
-losin
alpha-1A selective blocker
Common Mispronunciations
Commonly confused with "tam-SOO-lo-SEEN" — ends with "sin": tam-SOO-loh-sin
Where You'll Encounter This
BPH, minimal BP effects. Relaxes smooth muscle for BPH and hypertension. Risk of orthostatic hypotension.
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