Dutasteride
About Dutasteride
Dutasteride is a medication used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It is also prescribed to patients for treatment of androgenetic alopecia. This also decreases the effect of symptoms such as difficulty in urination, weak stream, and frequent urge to urinate.
Dutasteride comes as an oral capsule, consult your doctor regarding the dosage. Some minor side effects noticed in patients taking this medication are abnormal ejaculation, inability to have or keep an erection, decreased sexual performance, lack of desire for intercourse, pain, soreness, swelling, or discharge from the breasts.
It can also lead to some serious side effects such as sexual dysfunction, depression, testicle swelling, difficulty breathing. Dutasteride increase the risk of prostate cancer. Allergic reaction to this medication can cause itching and rash. Seek immediate medical attention in case of any discomfort from this medication.
Do not use this medicine if you are or have:
- Pregnant, planning to get pregnant
- Allergic to any of the ingredients.
Consult a doctor before using Dutasteride if you have heart failure, urinary tract problems, or problems urinating; have a history of abnormal liver function, have had prostate cancer; you are allergic to any other medicine or food items.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Dutasteride
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.
What are the contraindications of Dutasteride ?
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Dutasteride ?
Decreased Libido
Decreased Semen Volume
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Dutasteride
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Dutasteride is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of Dutasteride, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Dutasteride
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Dutasteride as ingredient
- Alfatam-D Tablet Mr
Zydus Cadila
- Silotime D 8Mg/0.5Mg Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Tamdura Capsule Mr
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Rapilif-D 8/0.5 Combipack
Ipca Laboratories Ltd
- Sildura 8 Combipack
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Tamlocept D Capsule
Lupin Ltd
- Dutaprost 0.5Mg Tablet
East West Pharma
- Tamsin D Tablet
Walter Bushnell
- Uritin D 0.4Mg/0.5Mg Tablet
Overseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Contiflo D Combipack
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medication works by restricting the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone. DHT is responsible for the swelling of the prostate.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.
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