Dutaprost S / G Capsule

Dutasteride
0.5mg
MICROSYNERGY PHARMACEUTICALS FZCO
Pack size 30's (10's Blister x 3)
Dispensing mode POM
Source UAE
AgentAL HAYAT PHARMACEUTICALS
Retail Price 75.00 AED

Indications

Dutaprost S / G Capsule is used for: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Adult Dose

Oral Benign prostatic hyperplasia Adult: 500 mcg once daily for at least 6 mth. Hepatic impairment: Severe: Contraindicated.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: Dose adjustment not necessary

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contra Indications

Severe liver impairment; pregnant women, children, adolescent.

Precautions

Excreted in semen therefore use of condom is recommended. Women of childbearing potential should avoid handling dutasteride capsules. Advisable to exclude other causes of benign prostatic hypertrophy (e.g. prostate cancer, infection) before initiating therapy. Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown/contraindicated

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy category: X Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown/contraindicated

Interactions

Plasma concentrations may be increased when used concomitantly w/ moderate or potent CYP3A4 inhibitors.

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Dutasteride : 1-10% Impotence, Decreased libido, Ejaculation disorder, Breast disorders/gynecomastia <1% Dizziness Frequency Not Defined Cardiac failure, Prostate cancer (high grade)

Mechanism of Action

Dutasteride has antiandrogenic properties. It inhibits 5alpha-reductase, thus preventing the conversion of testosterone to 5?-dihydrotestosterone which is the main androgen involved in causing prostate enlargement.

Note

Dutaprost 0.5mg S / G Capsule manufactured by MICROSYNERGY PHARMACEUTICALS FZCO. Its generic name is Dutasteride. Dutaprost is availble in United Arab Emirates. Farmaco UAE drug index information on Dutaprost S / G Capsule is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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