DUTANOL 0.5 Tablet 10’s
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET
DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET contains Dutasteride which belongs to the group of medicines called 5-Alpha reductase inhibitors. It is used to manage 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.
DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET is highly used in combination with other medicines (such as tamsulosin or silodosin) to achieve better results. During management with DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET, your doctor will regularly monitor your serum PSA levels (prostate specific antigen) to rule out risk of unwanted side effects.
Before taking DUTANOL 0.5 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 DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET as it may cause serious harm to the growing fetus.
Men taking DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET should use condom to manage seminal exposure of DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET to their partners who are in childbearing age group.
They must also avoid donating their blood while on therapy with DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET and until at least 6 months after stopping the therapy to manage the exposure of dutasteride to a pregnant female transfusion recipient.
The most common side effects of taking DUTANOL 0.5 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.
USES OF DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET
It is used in adult men to manage the signs and symptoms of:
- benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate)
HOW DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET WORKS
DUTANOL 0.5 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.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. DUTANOL 0.5 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 DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET without consulting your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS OF DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET
COMMON
- impotence (difficulty in maintain erection)
- decreased sex desire
- difficulty in ejaculating sperms
- low sperm count
- breast enlargement in men (gynecomastia)
- dizziness
UNCOMMON
- shortness of breath, extreme tiredness and swelling in your ankles and legs
- hair loss (usually from the body) or hair growth
RARE
Stop taking DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET and consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash with redness and lumps, swelling of the face, eyelids, lips, mouth, and tongue causing difficulty in breathing or swallowing)
- signs of prostate cancer (difficulty in urinating, decreased force in the urine flow, blood in the urine, blood in the semen, pain in the bone, sudden weight loss and erectile dysfunction)
- signs of breast cancer (breast enlargement with pain, lump formation in breasts, discharge from nipples)
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Dizziness Or Drowsiness
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.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
Consult your doctor
DUTANOL 0.5 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 DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET, as it may cause serious abnormalities in the growing baby. Contact your doctor for advice if a pregnant woman gets accidentally exposed to DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET.
BREASTFEEDING
Consult your doctor
DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET is not intended for use in women.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Use with Caution
DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET is unlikely to affect your ability for driving or handling heavy tools or machines.
ALCOHOL
Consult your doctor
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET as it may make you dizzier.
KIDNEY
Use with Caution
DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
LIVER
Consult your doctor
DUTANOL 0.5 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.
ALLERGY
Contraindicated
Do not take DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET if you are allergic to dutasteride or to any other 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (such as finasteride).
USE IN PEDIATRICS
Contraindicated
DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (below 18 years). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
USE IN GERIATRICS
Use with Caution
DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
OTHERS
DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET is not recommended for use if you:
- have prostate cancer
- wish to donate blood
Before taking DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET, inform your physician if you:
- are going to have blood test for PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before taking DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as:
- medicines used to manage heart problems (Ex. verapamil or diltiazem)
- medicines used to manage HIV infection (Ex. ritonavir or indinavir)
- medicines used to manage fungal infections (Ex. itraconazole or ketoconazole)
- nefazodone (a medicine used to manage depression)
- other medicines used in the management of enlarged prostate such as alpha blockers (Ex. prazosin, terazosin and doxazosin)
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally took more DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | : | Dutasteride |
| Pharmacological Category | : | 5-Alpha reductase inhibitors |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Benign prostatic hyperplasia |
| Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Capsule, Softgels |
MORE INFORMATION
- Keep DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET out of reach of children
- Store DUTANOL 0.5 TABLET at room temperature
| Weight | 17.5 g |
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