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 )