Consider Tamsulosin for Kidney Stones About 5 mm to 10 mm in Size

February 2017

The controversy continues over whether alpha-blockers facilitate the passage of kidney stones.

Over one million patients in the U.S. present to the ED each year with suspected kidney stones.

Tamsulosin or other alpha-blockers are commonly used to relax the ureters to help pass renal stones...but the evidence is conflicting.

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Table of Contents

Antipsychotics Know When to Choose an Antipsychotic or Benzo for Acute Agitation
Surgery Consider Stopping ACEIs and ARBs Preoperatively in Some Patients
Infectious Diseases Don't Yet Rely on Bezlotoxumab to Lower Risk of Recurrent C. diff Diarrhea
COPD Expect Fewer Inhaled Steroids to Be Used in Chronic COPD Patients
Anesthesiology Help Parents Understand the Warning About General Anesthesia Use in Kids
Muscle Relaxants Limit Use of Muscle Relaxants in Hospitalized Patients
Hypotension Check for Medication Causes of Orthostatic Hypotension
Smoking Cessation Expect Less Focus on Psychiatric Effects With Varenicline
NSAIDs Feel Comfortable Using NSAIDs After Most Orthopedic Surgeries
Renal & Urology Consider Tamsulosin for Kidney Stones About 5 mm to 10 mm in Size
Interactions Watch for Statin Interactions With Dabigatran