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Dutros 0.5 Tablet

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Product introduction

Dutros 0.5 Tablet is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It shrinks the size of the enlarged prostate gland to relieve symptoms like pain and difficulty in passing urine.

It should be taken by mouth with or without food. This medicine is given for long time as takes few months to show its effects. Thus, it is important to take it as advised by doctor and complete the full course of treatment.

It is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive. Remember you should not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of this medicine.


Uses of Dutros Tablet

Benefits of Dutros Tablet

In Benign prostatic hyperplasia

When your prostate gland becomes enlarged it can cause urinary problems such as difficulty passing urine and the need to go to the toilet frequently or urgently. It can also cause urine flow to be slower. If not treated, there is a risk that your urine flow will be completely blocked. Dutros 0.5 Tablet works by relaxing muscles in the bladder and prostate. So, it can rapidly relieve the symptoms and make it easier for you to urinate. It also helps to treat uncontrollable contractions (spasms) of the bladder muscles that causes frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control passing of urine. It also relieves painful, or frequent urination and reduces urgency to urinate. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed for maximum benefits.

Side effects of Dutros Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dutros

  • Decreased libido
  • Ejaculation disorder
  • Breast enlargement in male
  • Breast tenderness in male
  • Impotence
  • Decreased sperm count

How to use Dutros Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dutros 0.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Dutros Tablet works

Dutros 0.5 Tablet is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. It blocks an enzyme which is necessary to change testosterone to another hormone that causes the prostate to grow. As a result, it helps to shrink the prostate and relieve the symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dutros 0.5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Dutros 0.5 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Dutros 0.5 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Dutros 0.5 Tablet is not indicated for use in women.
Driving
SAFE
Dutros 0.5 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dutros 0.5 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dutros 0.5 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Dutros 0.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dutros 0.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Dutros 0.5 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Dutros Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Dutros 0.5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

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Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed Dutros 0.5 Tablet to shrink the enlarged prostate and reduce the risk of urinary retention.
  • It may take 3 to 6 months to see the full beneficial effect of Dutros 0.5 Tablet. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
  • Dutros 0.5 Tablet is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive.
  • Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Dutros 0.5 Tablet.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Androgen Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
5 alpha- reductase inhibitor (5ARI)

Patient concerns

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What is hyperplasia nd wht a treatment
Dr. Banashree Majumdar
Dermatology
Mr. PATIENT is not a medical condition, it's just a histological term mentioned in pathology reports
Sir please advice PSA very rise
Dr. Vijay Sharnangat
Medical Oncology and Hematology
It's benign enlargement of prostate
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References

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  4. Dutasteride [Product Monograph]. Mississauga, Ontario: GlaxoSmithKline Inc.; 2013. [Accessed 20 June 2023]. (online) Available from:External Link

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