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Dutas is prescribed to treat the symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) in men.
It functions by shrinking the size of an enlarged prostate in males.
It helps alleviate BPH symptoms such as trouble initiating urine flow, a weak stream, and needing to urinate frequently or urgently.
Additionally, it may decrease the need for surgery to treat BPH.
This is an FDA-approved medicine prescribed only to people with known medical conditions.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is a leading pharmaceutical company that manufactures Dutas 0.5 mg.
It is prescribed for treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) in men.
As men age, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), often known as Prostate Gland Enlargement, is a common condition.
As the prostate gland enlarges, some muscles in the gland obstruct the tube that drains urine from the bladder.
This leads to uncomfortable urinary symptoms, such as the obstruction of urine flow from the bladder, increased frequency of urinating at night, etc.
It can also cause bladder, urinary tract, and kidney difficulties.
Dutasteride is an active ingredient of Dutas 0.5 mg, which is a 5-Alpha-Reductase (5-AR) inhibitor.
It blocks the activity of the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.
An excess of Dihydrotestosterone is responsible for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
Inhibition of 5-AR leads to increased testosterone levels and decreased dihydrotestosterone levels.
It causes a reduction in prostate size, resulting in improved urinary flow.
Always adhere to your physician's instructions. These quick tips might help you:
If you take this medicine as your doctor prescribes, you may not experience side effects.
However, its prohibition may lead to complications such as:
These adverse effects are temporary. If they cause you concern, consult your doctor.
Dutasteride, the active ingredient of Dutas, may interact with other medications, diseases, and foods.
Dutas could interact with other medications you may be taking. It may have adverse effects or prevent the medication from working correctly.
To avoid this situation, you must inform your doctor about your complete medical history.
It is suggested that you report all of your disorders to your doctor to prevent drug-disease interactions:
One must take some caution when taking Dutas 0.5 mg.
Long-term Dutasteride treatment (up to 4 years) improves urinary symptoms and flow rate. It reduces the prostate volume in men with symptomatic BPH.
Recently, it was shown that Dutasteride, a 5-AR inhibitor used to treat Endocrine disorders, modulates brain dopamine (DA) neurotransmission and motor behavior.
You may have flushing, warmth, redness of the skin, or a tingling sensation after consuming alcohol, and it is advisable to avoid or limit your alcohol use.
Women and children are not allowed to use this medication. Pregnant women should not consume this tablet without doctor’s recommendation. Dutasteride is absorbed via the skin and is known to cause birth abnormalities in fetuses.
Take the capsule at least 30 minutes after the same meal. Completely swallow the capsule. Avoid chewing or breaking it.
