Tamsulosin and Intestinal ischaemia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Intestinal ischaemia is reported as a side effect among people who take Tamsulosin (tamsulosin), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Emend, and have Oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma metastatic.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Intestinal ischaemia when taking Tamsulosin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 70,950 people who have side effects when taking Tamsulosin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Tamsulosin?

Tamsulosin has active ingredients of tamsulosin. It is often used in prostate examination abnormal. eHealthMe is studying from 72,635 Tamsulosin users. Check the latest studies of Tamsulosin.

What is Intestinal ischaemia?

Intestinal ischaemia (decreased supply of oxygenated blood to the intestines) is found to be associated with 676 drugs and 834 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Intestinal ischaemia.

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On Aug, 21, 2026

70,950 people reported to have side effects when taking Tamsulosin.
Among them, 26 people (0.04%) have Intestinal ischaemia.

Could Tamsulosin cause Intestinal ischaemia?

Among these 26 people:

What is the gender of people who have Intestinal ischaemia when taking Tamsulosin? *

female: 4 %
male: 96 %

What is the age of people who have Intestinal ischaemia when taking Tamsulosin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tamsulosin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Intestinal ischaemia? *

Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 9 people, 34.62%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 9 people, 34.62%
Abdominal Pain: 4 people, 15.38%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 4 people, 15.38%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 3 people, 11.54%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 3 people, 11.54%
Small Intestinal Obstruction (blockage in small intestine): 3 people, 11.54%
Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs): 3 people, 11.54%
Rashes (redness): 2 people, 7.69%
Generalised Oedema (swelling all over the body): 2 people, 7.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 8 people, 30.77%
Oesophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Metastatic (cancer that begins in flat cells lining the oesophagus spreads to other part): 8 people, 30.77%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 15.38%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 7.69%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 7.69%
Conjunctivitis (pink eye): 2 people, 7.69%
Constipation: 2 people, 7.69%
Coronary Heart Disease (narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries): 2 people, 7.69%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 7.69%
Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss): 2 people, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on tamsulosin (the active ingredients of Tamsulosin) and Tamsulosin (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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