This is a randomized double blind placebo-controlled study that will assess the efficacy of Tamsulosin oral-controlled absorption system (OCAS) 0.4 mg in the conjunctive medical treatment of distal ureteral stones with a size of 4-10 mm compared to placebo in control group.
* patient will be randomized to receive placebo or Tamsulosin OCAS 0.4 mg 1 tablet OD for a maximum of 28 days or until the ureteral stone is passed and sodium diclofenac 50 mg twice a day, for 10 days. * All patients will receive 75 mg sodium diclofenac via intramuscular on demand
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
120
One tablet OD for a maximum of 28 days
One tablet OD for a maximum of 28 days
Maharat Nakhon Chiangmai Hospital
Muang, Chiangmai, Thailand
RECRUITINGStone expulsion rate and time.
Time frame: 28 days
Number of diclofenac injection used
Time frame: 28 days
Rate of occurrence of adverse events
Time frame: 28 days
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