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INTRODUCTION DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET contains Dutasteride which belongs to the group of medicines called 5-Alpha reductase inhibitors. It is used to treat the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) among adult men. BPH (also known enlarged prostate) is a n...
DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET contains Dutasteride which belongs to the group of medicines called 5-Alpha reductase inhibitors. It is used to treat the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) among adult men.
BPH (also known enlarged prostate) is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland caused due to increased production of a stress hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in aging men. Symptoms of BPH includes urinary problems such as difficulty in passing urine, urinary incontinence (unintentional passing of urine), frequent urination at night, sexual dysfunction, or painful ejaculation.
DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET is highly used in combination with other medicines (such as tamsulosin or silodosin) to achieve better results. During treatment with DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET, your doctor will regularly monitor your serum PSA levels (prostate specific antigen) to rule out risk of unwanted side effects.
Before taking DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET inform your doctor if you any liver or kidney problems. Women who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant should not come in contact with DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET as it may cause serious harm to the growing fetus.
Men taking DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET should use condom to prevent seminal exposure of DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET to their partners who are in childbearing age group.
They must also avoid donating their blood while on therapy with DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET and until at least 6 months after stopping the therapy to prevent the exposure of dutasteride to a pregnant female transfusion recipient.
The most common side effects of taking DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET are low sex drive, impotence, difficulty in reaching orgasm, low sperm count and problems in ejaculation. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects trouble you.
It is used in adult men to treat the signs and symptoms of:
DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It blocks the activity of certain enzymes (Type II 5α-reductase) in the body that is responsible for converting normal male hormones (testosterone) into stress hormones (dihydrotestosterone) which causes abnormal prostate enlargement. As a result, it shrinks the size of an enlarged prostate and reduces the signs and symptoms of BPH.
Take DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET can be taken with or without meals.
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET without consulting your doctor.
Stop taking DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET and consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any tools or machines completely while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your dizziness. Consult your doctor if your dizziness worsens.
DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET is not intended for use in women. Also, women who are pregnant or can become pregnant should not handle the broken/leaked medicine or be exposed to the semen of men taking DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET, as it may cause serious abnormalities in the growing baby. Contact your doctor for advice if a pregnant woman gets accidentally exposed to DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET.
DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET is not intended for use in women.
DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET is unlikely to affect your ability for driving or handling heavy tools or machines.
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET as it may make you dizzier.
DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver diseases. It should be used with caution in patients with any other liver problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Do not take DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET if you are allergic to dutasteride or to any other 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (such as finasteride).
DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (below 18 years). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you:
Before taking DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET, inform your physician if you:
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before taking DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as:
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally took more DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.
| Drug | : | Dutasteride |
| Pharmacological Category | : | 5-Alpha reductase inhibitors |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Benign prostatic hyperplasia |
| Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Capsule, Softgels |
Q: What is the use of DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET?
A: DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET is used to treat the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in adult men. It helps in the shrinkage of an enlarged prostate and reduce the unpleasant symptoms associated with BPH.
Q: Can DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET helps to urinate easily?
A: DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET shrinks the size of an abnormally enlarged prostate which obstructs urine flow in patients with BPH. As a result, it improves urine flow and reduces pain or discomfort while passing urine.
Q: Can DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET help to dissolve kidney stones?
A: No. DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET is only used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. It cannot dissolve kidney stones. However, consult your doctor before taking it.
Q: Can the use of DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET reduce hair fall?
A: DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET is intended to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. It is not recommended for use in reducing hair fall. However, consult your doctor before taking it.
Q: Can the use of DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET affect my sexual life?
A: DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET may cause problems in sperm release (ejaculation) or decrease in sex drive. These side effects are usually temporary and disappears once therapy has been stopped. However, consult your doctor if they trouble you.
Q: Can the use of DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET cause prostate cancer?
A: DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET may increase the risk of prostate cancer over prolonged use. Therefore, take DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET only as advised by your physician. During treatment with DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET, your doctor will regularly monitor your serum PSA levels (prostate specific antigen) to rule out risk of unwanted side effects.
Q: I wish to father a child. Can I use DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET?
A: Before taking DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are planning to have a baby, because it can be found in the semen of men taking it. Both pregnant women and women of child-bearing potential must not be exposed to this medicine either through direct handling or through semen, because it may harm to the unborn baby. Men taking DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET should use condom during sexual intercourse to prevent seminal exposure of DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET to their partners. They must also avoid donating their blood while on therapy with DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET and until at least 6 months after stopping the therapy to prevent the exposure of dutasteride to a pregnant female transfusion recipient.
Q: Can DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET cause infertility?
A: DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET does not make you infertile. However, it can reduce sex drive or can cause few problems in ejaculation. These side effects are usually temporary and disappears once therapy is stopped. However, consult your doctor if they trouble you. Also, take DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET only for the stipulated duration mentioned by your doctor to avoid the risk of side effects.
Q: Can the use of DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET make me feel dizzy?
A: DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET may make you feel dizzy or faint especially while changing position. Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any tools or machines completely while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your dizziness. Consult your doctor if your dizziness worsens.
Q: Who should not take DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET?
A: Do not take DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET if you have prostate cancer. It is not recommended for use in children and adolescents aged below 18 years. It should be used with caution in elderly patients. Women who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant should not come in contact with DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET as it may cause serious harm to the growing fetus. Before taking DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET inform your doctor if you any liver or kidney problems.
Q: What is the best time to take DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET?
A: Take DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET regularly at the same time each day. It can be taken in the morning or at night with or without meals as instructed by your doctor.
Q: What are the side effects of DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET?
A: The most common side effects of taking DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET are low sex drive, impotence, difficulty in reaching orgasm, low sperm count and problems in ejaculation. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects trouble you.
Q: How long will it take for DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET to show the results?
A: It may take around 4 weeks for DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET to show results. However, this period may vary from patient-to-patient depending upon their disease condition. Therefore, continue to take this medicine as advised by your doctor.
Q: What to do if I forgot to take a dose of DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET?
A: If you have missed a dose of DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one regularly. Do not take a double dose of DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET to compensate the missed ones.
Q: Can I stop taking DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET once my symptoms subside?
A: Do not stop taking DUTAPROST 0.5MG TABLET without consulting your doctor. Make sure to take this medicine for the stipulated duration recommended by your doctor to achieve maximum results.
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Written By Srilekha. R, B.Pharm
Last updated on 07 Mar 2023 | 01:46 PM(IST)