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EspañolDutasteride overview
BRAND NAMES:
Avodart
Generic Names:
Dutasteride
Uses:
Treats benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate).
Therapeutic Classes:
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Agent
Forms:
Liquid Filled Capsule
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What form(s) does Dutasteride come in
Liquid Filled Capsule
What are common Dutasteride doses?
Capsule 0.5MG
Common Dutasteride prescriptions
Dutasteride
30 capsules bottleDutasteride
90 capsules bottleDutasteride
0.5mg capsule
How to take Dutasteride
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush, chew, or open it.
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush, chew, or open it.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Dutasteride contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to dutasteride or similar medicines, including finasteride.
Dutasteride warnings
Do not donate blood for at least 6 months after you stop taking this medicine.
Women who are pregnant should avoid touching or handling this medicine because it can harm an unborn male baby. If a pregnant woman gets this medicine on her skin, wash the area immediately with soap and water.
Tell your doctor if you have liver disease.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
This medicine may increase your risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Dutasteride interactions
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
This medicine may increase your risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
Do not donate blood for at least 6 months after you stop taking this medicine.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Some medicines can affect how dutasteride works. Tell your doctor if you are also using cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, diltiazem, ketoconazole, ritonavir, troleandomycin, and verapamil.
Tell your doctor if you have liver disease.
Dutasteride side effects
Serious Side Effects
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Decrease in how much or how often you urinate
Less Serious Side Effects
Trouble having or keeping an erection
Decrease or change in your sexual desire