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Urodat 0.5mg Capsule

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Product introduction

Urodat 0.5mg Capsule 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.



Side effects of Urodat Capsule

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 Urodat

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

How to use Urodat Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Urodat 0.5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Urodat Capsule works

Urodat 0.5mg Capsule 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 Urodat 0.5mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Urodat 0.5mg Capsule 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
Urodat 0.5mg Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Urodat 0.5mg Capsule is not indicated for use in women.
Driving
SAFE
Urodat 0.5mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Urodat 0.5mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Urodat 0.5mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Urodat 0.5mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Urodat 0.5mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Urodat 0.5mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Urodat Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Urodat 0.5mg Capsule, 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 Urodat 0.5mg Capsule 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 Urodat 0.5mg Capsule. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
  • Urodat 0.5mg Capsule 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 Urodat 0.5mg Capsule.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Androgen Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors (5ARIs)

Interaction with drugs

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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

  1. Chrousos GP. The Gonadal Hormones & Inhibitors. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 723.
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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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Country of origin: India

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