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What is Dutasteride and its indications: Dutasteride is used to treat men with prostate enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia) - non-cancerous growth in the prostate gland, caused by excess secretion of a hormone called dihydrotestosterone. It belongs to a group of drugs called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. As the prostate grows, it can cause urinary problems, such as difficulty urinating and the need to go to the bathroom frequently. Dutasteride reduces the production of dihydrotestosterone, helping the prostate shrink and relieving symptoms. This will reduce the risk of acute urinary retention and the need for surgery. Dutasteride can also be used with another medication called tamsulosin (used to treat symptoms of prostate enlargement). What you should know before using Dutasteride: Do not use Dutasteride: • If you are allergic to Dutasteride, or other 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, or soy, or peanuts, or any other ingredients of this medicine • If you have severe liver disease • If you are allergic to peanuts or soy This medicine is for men only. It should not be taken by women, children, or adolescents. Precautions and warnings: Talk to your doctor before taking Dutasteride. • Make sure your doctor is aware of any liver problems. • Women, children, and adolescents should not handle leaking Dutasteride capsules. • Use a condom during intercourse. • Dutasteride affects PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test, which is sometimes used to detect prostate cancer. • Dutasteride may cause breast enlargement and pain. Other medicines and Dutasteride: Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. Some medicines can interact with Dutasteride and increase the likelihood of side effects. These include: • Verapamil or Diltiazem (for high blood pressure) • Ritonavir or Indinavir (for HIV) • Itraconazole or Ketoconazole (for fungal infections) • Nefazodone (antidepressant) • Alpha blockers (for prostate enlargement or high blood pressure). How to use Dutasteride: Always take Dutasteride exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you do not take it regularly, your PSA levels monitoring may be affected. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. How much to take: The recommended dose is one capsule (0.5 mg) taken once daily. Swallow the capsules whole with water. Do not chew or open the capsule. Contact with the capsule contents may cause mouth or throat irritation. Dutasteride is a long-term treatment. Some men notice early improvement in their symptoms. However, others may need to take Dutasteride for 6 months or more before the medication takes effect. Continue taking Dutasteride as long as your doctor tells you. Possible side effects: Stop using the product and seek immediate medical care if: Urticaria, rash, chest tightness, wheezing, low blood pressure develop. How to store Dutasteride: • Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children. • Do not store Dutasteride above 30°C. • Do not use this medicine after the expiration date printed on the carton or blister strip. The expiration date refers to the last day of that month. • Do not dispose of medicines in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer in use. These procedures help protect the environment.