Dutamax

Dutamax500mcg

Type:7 Capsules

Generic Name:Dutasteride

Manufacturer:Drug International Ltd.

Price:84.28

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Indication

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

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

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: Dose adjustment not necessary

Contraindication

Severe liver impairment; pregnant women, children, adolescent.

Mode 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.

Precaution

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

Side Effect

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

Pregnancy Category Note

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

Interaction

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

Alternative brand of Dutamax

UrodartUrodart

  • 500mcg
  • Capsule
  • Dutasteride

Price: ৳46.00

Unimed Unihealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.