Avodart 0.5 mg, for prostate health maintenance - 30 capsules
Scientific name
Dutasteride 0.5 mg Capsules
Avodart 0.5 mg capsules belong to
Prostate medications
How Dutasteride works
Dutasteride belongs to a class of drugs called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
This inhibitor, which inhibits 5-alpha reductase, an intracellular enzyme that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the prostate gland, reduces blood DHT levels, thus treating the symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
Medical uses of Avodart 0.5 mg capsules
Dutasteride can be used to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
This happens when the prostate gland enlarges, but the growth is not cancerous (it is benign).
It can cause problems with urination.
This occurs mainly in older men.
How to use Avodart 0.5 mg capsules
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
Doses may vary from patient to patient based on your age, medical condition, and whether or not you are taking other medications.
The recommended dose is one capsule (0.5 mg) taken once a day.
Swallow the capsules whole with water.
Do not chew or open the capsule.
Dutasteride is a long-term treatment.
Some men notice an early improvement in their symptoms. However, others may need to take dutasteride for 6 months or more before the drug starts to work.
Continue taking dutasteride Teva for as long as your doctor tells you to.
Doses may be changed in special circumstances, so always follow the instructions of your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take more medicine than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital immediately.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose.
Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a missed dose.
Side effects of Avodart 0.5 mg capsules
Although the following side effects are not common to everyone, some patients may complain of the following:
Feeling dizzy or faint.
Headache.
nausea
Stomach pains.
Weakness or fatigue.
Feeling dizzy or faint when standing up or sitting down quickly (postural hypotension).
Diarrhea.
dry mouth
Use of Avodart 0.5 mg capsules during pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Your doctor will discuss the potential risks and benefits of using this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Tips to reduce prostate pain
Make sure to urinate regularly and avoid urinary retention.
Eating a healthy diet may benefit the prostate. Good things to include in your diet are plenty of fruits and vegetables and green tea. Omega-3 capsules may also be helpful.
Saw palmetto, as found in Reprost capsules , has been found to be beneficial in maintaining prostate health.
Always take your prostate medication as directed by your doctor.
Warnings and precautions while using Avodart 0.5 mg capsules
Before using this medicine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist:
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this medicine.
If you have kidney or liver problems.
If you suffer from heart disease
If you have low blood pressure
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including over-the-counter medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and dietary supplements.
How to store Avodart 0.5 mg capsules
Store below 25°C
Do not refrigerate the medicine.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
It should be stored in the original box to protect it from moisture.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton/blister/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
