Dutanol 0.5mg (Dutasteride)
Dutasteride is used for the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). This is when the prostate is enlarged in men and causes problems with urinating. Dutasteride is similar to Finasteride (the active ingredient in Propecia and Proscar) with the way that it inhibits DHT. Dutas (Generic Dutasteride) shrinks the enlarged prostate over time and brings relief from the symptoms commonly associated with BPH.
Uses
Dutasteride is used to relieve symptoms caused due to enlargement of prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)) and to reduce risk of acute urinary retention (AUR) and need for surgery in patients with moderate to severe symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
How it works
Dutasteride belong to a class of medications called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. It works by blocking the production of a natural substance (dihydrotestosterone) that enlarges the prostate.
Dosage
Take dutasteride exactly as directed by your doctor. Take each dose with a full glass of water and swallow the Tablets whole. Do not chew, crush or break the Tablets. Dutasteride can be taken with or without food.
Side effects
• Dutasteride side effects include impotence (trouble getting or keeping an erection),
• A decrease in libido (s** drive), breast enlargement and tenderness (gynecomastia),
• A decrease in the amount of semen released during s**.
• These side effects usually decrease or disappear with continued usage, or stopping the medication altogether.
Precautions
Do not stop taking dutasteride without first talking to your doctor. While some men have fewer problems and symptoms after 3 months of treatment with dutasteride, a treatment period of at least 6 months is usually necessary to see if treatment with dutasteride will be beneficial. Women who are or who may become pregnant must not handle dutasteride Tablets. The medication can be absorbed through the skin and may cause birth defects in the unborn baby. Do not donate blood until at least 6 months have passed since the last dose of dutasteride is taken to prevent pregnant women from receiving dutasteride through blood transfusion.
FAQs
Q: Is dutasteride a hormone/antiandrogen?
A: No, it belongs to class of medication called called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
Q: Is dutasteride safe?
A: Dutasteride is safe, if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q: Is dutasteride same as finasteride?
A: Dutasteride and finasteride belongs to same category of drugs with similar action, but their effect may vary upon individual response.
Q: Is dutasteride better than finasteride?
A: Dutasteride and finasteride belongs to same category of drugs with similar action, but their effect may vary upon individual response.
Q: Is dutasteride cytotoxic?
A: No, it is not cytotoxic.
Q: Is dutasteride a generic drug?
A: Yes, it is a generic drug.
Q: Does dutasteride increase or decrease testosterone/ weight loss/hair loss / depression/shredding?
A: Dutasteride may cause hair loss. Increase or decrease in testosterone, weight loss depression and shredding is not observed clinically Patients should follow doctor?s advice regarding possible side effects.
Q: Does dutasteride help in preventing hair loss?
A: No, it may cause hair loss
