Tamsulosin for ureteral stones--use in a pediatric population?
Urologists are using tamsulosin (Flomax) off-label as an aid for passing ureteral stones. The safety and efficacy of tamsulosin for this condition has been studied extensively in adults; however, studies are lacking in the pediatric population.
Division of Urology, Children's Surgical Associates, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Christine
C
Hochwind
Kerry
K
Ashcroft
D058668:Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Antagonists / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D012307:Risk Factors; D013449:Sulfonamides / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000077409:Tamsulosin; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing*
D058668:Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Antagonists; D013449:Sulfonamides; D000077409:Tamsulosin