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Dutasteride
Latest prescription information about Dutasteride. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Dutasteride
Pronunciation : doo tas' teer ide
Therapeutic Classification : bph agents
Trade Name(s):
India- Duprost Soft-Gelatin Caps, Dutagen Cap, Dutalfa Combikit, Dutas Cap, Sterdu Cap, Veltride Tab. International- Avodart , Duagen , Jalyn. This medication is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, prescribed for an enlarged prostate treatment. It blocks the production of a natural substance that enlarges the prostate and reduces the need for surgery. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult: PO- 500 mcg daily (treatment for 6 month may be required before benefit is obtained). How it should be taken : It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with or without food. Special Instruction : * Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver disease or prostate cancer. * This drug only for men. *Touching the contents of the capsules by pregnant female may harm to the fetus. Avoid touching the medication directly, if it does so wash properly. Side Effects : Genitourinary- Impotence, decreased libido, ejaculation disorders, breast tenderness, and enlargement. *Monitor patients with large residual urine volume. Storage Conditions : Oral: Store at 25°C.Store it in airtight container. |
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