Dutaprost T Capsule
East West Pharma
Uses of Dutaprost T Capsule:
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Composition of Dutaprost T Capsule:
Dutasteride 0.5mg
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231.3
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Description
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Uses
Dutasteride is generally used in treatment of the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Side effects
- Decreased libido
- Decreased semen volume
- Impotence
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Dutasteride, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Dutasteride is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Dutasteride 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Dutasteride safe?
Dutasteride is safe, if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Dutasteride better than finasteride?
Dutasteride and finasteride belongs to same category of drugs with similar action, but their effect may vary upon individual response
Q. Is Dutasteride a generic drug?
Yes, it is a generic drug
Q. Does Dutasteride help in preventing hair loss?
No, it may cause hair loss.
Q. Is Dutasteride a hormone/antiandrogen/steroid?
No, it belongs to class of medication called called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
Q. Is Dutasteride same as finasteride?
Dutasteride and finasteride belongs to same category of drugs with similar action, but their effect may vary upon individual response
Q. Is Dutasteride cytotoxic?
No, it is not cytotoxic
Q. Does Dutasteride increase or decrease testosterone/ weight loss/hair loss / depression/shredding?
Dutasteride may cause hair loss. Increase or decrease in testosterone, weight loss depression and shredding is not observed clinically Patients should follow doctor's advice regarding possible side effects
Q. Can I take Dutasteride with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Dutasteride can be taken with Tamsulosin. This combination is safe, well tolerated and works well in decreasing the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Tamsulosin relaxes the bladder muscles and provides immediate relief by helping in free passage of urine and Dutasteride decreases the size of the prostate and provides a long-term relief in symptoms.
Dutasteride is safe, if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Dutasteride better than finasteride?
Dutasteride and finasteride belongs to same category of drugs with similar action, but their effect may vary upon individual response
Q. Is Dutasteride a generic drug?
Yes, it is a generic drug
Q. Does Dutasteride help in preventing hair loss?
No, it may cause hair loss.
Q. Is Dutasteride a hormone/antiandrogen/steroid?
No, it belongs to class of medication called called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
Q. Is Dutasteride same as finasteride?
Dutasteride and finasteride belongs to same category of drugs with similar action, but their effect may vary upon individual response
Q. Is Dutasteride cytotoxic?
No, it is not cytotoxic
Q. Does Dutasteride increase or decrease testosterone/ weight loss/hair loss / depression/shredding?
Dutasteride may cause hair loss. Increase or decrease in testosterone, weight loss depression and shredding is not observed clinically Patients should follow doctor's advice regarding possible side effects
Q. Can I take Dutasteride with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Dutasteride can be taken with Tamsulosin. This combination is safe, well tolerated and works well in decreasing the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Tamsulosin relaxes the bladder muscles and provides immediate relief by helping in free passage of urine and Dutasteride decreases the size of the prostate and provides a long-term relief in symptoms.
Expert Advice
- Your doctor has prescribed Dutasteride 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 Dutasteride. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.Dutasteride 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 Dutasteride.
Product Details
SKU: PC-50438
Product Description: Dutaprost T Capsule is manufactured by East West Pharma
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Dutaprost T Capsule is manufactured by East West Pharma
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
