Avodart
Developed to alleviate symptoms of prostate enlargement, indicated to target hormone-related hair loss and support prostate function relief.
Strengths: 0.5mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Dutas
- Therapeutic class
5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor
- Minor side effects
impotence; decreased libido; breast tenderness or enlargement
- Moderate side effects
ejaculation disorders; dizziness
- Dosage forms
Capsule, soft
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
GSK
- Onset Time
3–6 months
- Duration
long-term
- Storage instructions
Store below 30°C, keep in the original blister pack.
- Drug interactions
CYP3A4 inhibitors
- Age restrictions
Exclusively for adult men.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Contraindicated for women. Pregnant women should not handle leaking capsules.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to dutasteride; women who are pregnant or may become pregnant; severe hepatic impairment
Precautions and warnings
avoid blood donation during treatment and for six months after; capsules must not be handled by women who are pregnant due to risk of absorption; monitor prostate-specific antigen levels
Serious side effects
allergic reactions — requires immediate medical attention; depression — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Developed to alleviate symptoms of prostate enlargement, indicated to target hormone-related hair loss and support prostate function relief.
Mechanism of action
It inhibits the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, which is responsible for converting testosterone into dihydrotestosterone. By reducing these hormone levels, it shrinks the prostate gland over time and helps slow hair loss related to androgenic effects.
Avodart
Developed to alleviate symptoms of prostate enlargement, indicated to target hormone-related hair loss and support prostate function relief.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Dutasteride
- Listed indication(s): Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Androgenetic Alopecia
Available option
- 90 tablets - 0.5 mg36-0-5-mg-888