Dutamax
Rx500 mcg • Soft Gelatin Capsule
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Indications & Uses
Dutamax is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Dutasteride works by blocking 5α-reductase, the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It is a dual inhibitor, meaning it acts on both the type 1 and type 2 forms of this enzyme. Since DHT is the hormone chiefly responsible for the enlargement of prostate gland tissue, reducing its levels helps address the underlying cause of prostate growth.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
The recommended dose is one Dutasteride 0.5 mg capsule, taken by mouth once a day. Capsules should be swallowed whole rather than opened or chewed, and Dutasteride can be taken with or without food. No dose adjustment is needed for patients with kidney impairment or for older adults. Because no data are available for patients with liver impairment, no dosing recommendation can be given for this group.
Pediatric use: Dutasteride is not approved for use in children, as its safety and effectiveness in the pediatric population have not been established.
Geriatric use: Studies found no overall difference in safety or effectiveness between elderly and younger adult patients.
Side Effects
Sexual side effects can occur, such as reduced sexual interest or ability and a decrease in the amount of semen/sperm released during sex, as well as impotence (trouble getting or keeping an erection). Other effects include testicle pain or swelling, increased breast size, and breast tenderness.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
General: Lower urinary tract symptoms of BPH can also be a sign of other urological diseases, including prostate cancer. Before starting treatment with Urodart, patients should be checked to rule out other urological diseases. Patients with a large residual urinary volume and/or a severely reduced urinary flow may not be good candidates for 5 a-reductase inhibitor therapy, and they should be carefully monitored for obstructive uropathy. Blood Donation: Men being treated with Urodart should not donate blood until at least 6 months have passed since their last dose. This waiting period is there to prevent Urodart from reaching a pregnant woman who might receive the donated blood in a transfusion. Use in hepatic impairment: The effect of liver impairment on how Urodart is handled by the body has not been studied. Urodart is broken down extensively and has a half-life of about 5 weeks at steady state, so caution should be used when giving Urodart to patients with liver disease. Effects on prostate-specific antigen and prostate cancer detection: Digital rectal examinations, along with other evaluations for prostate cancer, should be carried out in patients with BPH before starting Urodart and periodically after that. Urodart lowers total serum PSA concentration by about 40% after 3 months of treatment and by about 50% after 6, 12, and 24 months of treatment. This decrease is predictable across the full range of PSA values, although it may vary from one patient to another.
Contraindications
Dutasteride should not be used by women, children, or anyone known to be hypersensitive to Dutasteride or other 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors. Warning: risk to a male fetus from exposure in women. Dutasteride can be absorbed through the skin, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle Dutasteride capsules, as absorption of the drug could pose a potential risk to a male fetus. If skin contact occurs with a leaking capsule, the area should be washed right away with soap and water.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy Category X. Because of this, doctors do not prescribe Dutasteride to women under any circumstances. Its effect on semen quality and how this might affect a man's fertility are not yet fully understood.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Storage
Store Dutasteride below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Dutamax 500 mcg
What is Dutamax 500 mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule?
Dutamax 500 mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule is a medicine that contains Dutasteride. It is made by Drug International Unani Ltd. It belongs to the BPH/ Urinary retention/ Urinary incontinence group of medicines.
What is Dutamax used for?
Dutamax is used for: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
What are the side effects of Dutamax?
Sexual side effects can occur, such as reduced sexual interest or ability and a decrease in the amount of semen/sperm released during sex, as well as impotence (trouble getting or keeping an erection). Other effects include testicle pain or swelling, increased breast size, and breast tenderness.
Can I take Dutamax during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy Category X. Because of this, doctors do not prescribe Dutasteride to women under any circumstances. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store Dutamax?
Store Dutasteride below 30°C, and keep it away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Can I take other medicines with Dutamax?
Some medicines can interact with Dutasteride, for example: Astaxanthin + Vitamin E + Vitamin C, Tamsulosin Hydrochloride + Dutasteride, Diazepam, Phenytoin, Warfarin Sodium. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Dutamax?
Dutamax is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.