Term Name:	tamsulosin
Synonyms:	(-)-tamsulosin, (R)-(-)-tamsulosin, (R)-5-(2-((2-(2-ethoxyphenoxy)ethyl)amino)propyl)-2-methoxybenzenesulfonamide, 5-[(2R)-2-{[2-(2-ethoxyphenoxy)ethyl]amino}propyl]-2-methoxybenzenesulfonamide, Tamsulosin, tamsulosina, tamsulosine, tamsulosinum
Definition:	A 5-(2-{[2-(2-ethoxyphenoxy)ethyl]amino}propyl)-2-methoxybenzenesulfonamide that has (R)-configuration. A specific alpha1 adrenoceptor antagonist used (generally as its hydrochloride salt, tamsulosin hydrochloride) in the treatment of prostatic hyperplasia, chronic prostatitis, urinary retention, and help with the passage of kidney stones.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:9398] ( EBI )

Relationships

is a type of:	5-(2-{[2-(2-ethoxyphenoxy)ethyl]amino}propyl)-2-methoxybenzenesulfonamide
has_role:	alpha-adrenergic antagonist antineoplastic agent
inverse has_part:	rac-tamsulosin
inverse is_conjugate_acid_of:	tamsulosin(1+)
inverse is_enantiomer_of:	ent-tamsulosin
is_conjugate_base_of:	tamsulosin(1+)
is_enantiomer_of:	ent-tamsulosin