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About Dutoid Capsule

DUTASTERIDE belongs to a class of drugs known as 5-alpha reductase inhibitors primarily used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (overgrowth of the prostate gland, a gland situated between the bladder and penis). Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a common illness as men get older. An inflamed prostate gland can cause unpleasant urinary symptoms, like preventing the urine flow out of the bladder. It can also cause urinary tract, bladder, or kidney problems.

DUTASTERIDE is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor. It blocks an enzyme that is needed to change testosterone (male hormone) to another hormone that causes the growth of the prostate (a walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the penis). As a result, it helps to shrink the prostate (a walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the penis) and reduce the symptoms like problems in passing urine.

Take DUTASTERIDE as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take DUTASTERIDE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience low sexual desire, allergic reaction, and impotence (inability to get and keep an erection firm sufficient for sex.). Most of these side effects of DUTASTERIDE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Before starting DUTASTERIDE, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies to any part of DUTASTERIDE. If you have severe liver disease, then inform your doctor while taking DUTASTERIDE. This DUTASTERIDE is used for men only. Do not use it for women because DUTASTERIDE is not approved for women. If you are a woman using DUTASTERIDE, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

Uses of Dutoid Capsule

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (overgrowth of the prostate gland, a gland situated between the bladder and penis).

Medicinal Benefits of Dutoid Capsule

DUTASTERIDE belongs to a class of drugs known as 5-alpha reductase inhibitors primarily used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (overgrowth of the prostate gland, a gland situated between the bladder and penis). It blocks an enzyme that is needed to change testosterone (male hormone) to another hormone that causes the growth of the prostate (a walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the penis). As a result, it helps to shrink the prostate (a walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the penis) and reduce the symptoms like problems in passing urine.

Directions for Use

DUTASTERIDE comes as an oral pill that can be taken with or without food. DUTASTERIDE swallow whole with one glass of water. Do not chew, open, or crush. DUTASTERIDE should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition.

Side Effects of Dutoid Capsule

• Low sexual desire
• Allergic reaction
• Impotence (inability to get and keep an erection firm sufficient for sex.).

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Before starting DUTASTERIDE, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies to any part of DUTASTERIDE. If you have severe liver disease, then inform your doctor while taking DUTASTERIDE. This DUTASTERIDE is used for men only. Do not use it for women because DUTASTERIDE is not approved for women. If you are a woman using DUTASTERIDE, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Do not donate blood while you are taking this DUTASTERIDE and for at least 6 months after you stop taking it. Do not stop taking DUTASTERIDE without informing your doctor first. It may take up to 6 months or more for you to observe an effect. This DUTASTERIDE is not recommended for the child. Therefore, do not give DUTASTERIDE to the children.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

 DUTASTERIDE may interact with blood pressure lowering pills (verapamil or diltiazem), HIV medicines (ritonavir or indinavir), fungal infections (itraconazole or ketoconazole), an antidepressant (nefazodone), enlarged prostate, gland situated between the bladder and penis (prazosin).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

People affected with liver disease, should not take this DUTASTERIDE.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

No interaction was found/ established. Please consult your doctor before using DUTASTERIDE.

PREGNANCY

DUTASTERIDE is not for use by women, and this DUTASTERIDE can cause birth deficiencies if a woman is exposed to it during pregnancy. DUTASTERIDE capsules should not be touched by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant. If a woman by mistake comes into contact with this DUTASTERIDE from a leaking capsule, immediately wash the area with water and soap.

BREAST FEEDING

It is not known if DUTASTERIDE passes into the breast milk and harms a baby during breastfeeding. Please consult the doctor before using DUTASTERIDE if you are a nursing mother.

DRIVING

DUTASTERIDE is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

LIVER

This DUTASTERIDE is not safe in patients with liver disease.

KIDNEY

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing DUTASTERIDE.