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| Brand Name | Avodart |
| Generic Name | Dutasteride |
| Category | Blood Pressure |
| Medication | 0.5 mg |
What is Dutasteride (generic Avodart) and what are its uses?
Dutasteride (generic Avodart) is used to relieve moderate to severe symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and to reduce the risk of developing a complete inability to pass urine (acute urinary retention) that may require surgery.
How does Dutasteride (generic Avodart) treat?
Dutasteride (generic Avodart) capsules contain Dutasteride, which belongs to the category of 5-alpha reductase inhibitor.
Dutasteride (generic Avodart) exerts its mechanism of action by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase in the body. 5-alpha reductase is an enzyme responsible for converting the male hormone testosterone into dihydrotestosterone, which is a more active form of testosterone.
How does Dutasteride (generic Avodart) treat?
Take Dutasteride (generic Avodart) capsules orally.
Swallow the Dutasteride (generic Avodart) capsules whole with a drink of water. You can take Dutasteride (generic Avodart)with or without food.
However, contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of Dutasteride (generic Avodart) in children if necessary.
Dutasteride (generic Avodart) is a soft gelatin capsule that may become soft and leak or may stick to other capsules if kept at high temperatures. Store Dutasteride (generic Avodart) capsules at room temperature at or below 25 degrees C (77 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed.
Throw away any unused amount of Dutasteride (generic Avodart) after the expiration date.
If your capsules are cracked or leaking, do not use them, and contact your pharmacist.
Available strengths of Dutasteride (generic Avodart)
Dutasteride (generic Avodart) is available as a 0.5 mg capsule.
Effect of other drugs consumed with Dutasteride (generic Avodart)
The following drugs may interact with Dutasteride (generic Avodart). They may increase or decrease the activity of Dutasteride (generic Avodart).
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way Dutasteride (generic Avodart) works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
Who should not take Dutasteride (generic Avodart)?
Dutasteride (generic Avodart) should not be used if you suffer from severely decreased liver function.
Dutasteride (generic Avodart) should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients or to other 5-alpha reductase inhibitors like finasteride. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.
If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using Dutasteride (generic Avodart) and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.What should you watch for while taking Dutasteride (generic Avodart)?
Do not donate blood until at least 6 months after your final dose of Dutasteride (generic Avodart). This will prevent giving Dutasteride (generic Avodart) to a pregnant female through a blood transfusion.
Contact your prescriber or health care professional if there is no improvement in your symptoms. You may need to Take Dutasteride (generic Avodart) for 6 to 12 months to get the best results.
Dutasteride (generic Avodart) is not for use in females. Females who are pregnant or may get pregnant must not handle dutasteride capsules. If a woman who is pregnant gets enough Dutasteride (generic Avodart) into her body after swallowing it or through her skin after handling it, the medication could harm the unborn baby, particularly if the baby is male. If a pregnant woman comes into contact with Dutasteride (generic Avodart) capsules she should check with her health care professional.
Dutasteride (generic Avodart) may interfere with PSA laboratory tests for prostate cancer. If you are scheduled to have a lab test for prostate cancer, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking dutasteride
Possible Side effects of Dutasteride (generic Avodart)
Side effects of Dutasteride (generic Avodart) of that usually do not require medical attention:
These effects may go away as your body adjusts to Dutasteride (generic Avodart).