SPL Set ID: fb120098-b007-4a33-80b8-b7279c7668ee
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Tamsulosin hydrochloride is an antagonist of alpha 1A adrenoceptors in the prostate. Tamsulosin hydrochloride is (-)-( R )-5-[2-[[2-( o -Ethoxyphenoxy) ethyl]amino]propyl]-2-methoxybenzenesulfonamide, monohydrochloride. Tamsulosin hydrochloride is a white crystalline powder that melts with decomposition at approximately 230°C. It is sparingly soluble in water and methanol, slightly soluble in glacial acetic acid and ethanol, and practically insoluble in ether. The molecular formula of tamsulosin hydrochloride is C 20 H 28 N 2 O 5 S • HCl. The molecular weight of tamsulosin hydrochloride is 444.98. Its structural formula is: Each tamsulosin hydrochloride capsule, USP for oral administration contains tamsulosin hydrochloride 0.4 mg, and the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polyacrylate dispersion, polysorbate 80, sodium lauryl sulfate and talc. The capsule shell consists of FD&C Blue # 2, gelatin, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow and titanium dioxide. The capsule is printed with black pharmaceutical ink which is made of iron oxide black, propylene glycol and shellac. USP dissolution test 7 used. structural formula