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Description
Dute 0.5 mg Tablet is used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement) such as painful urination or urinary urgency. This medicine should be used only by men. Women and children are advised not to handle this medicine since there is a chance of absorption through the skin. This medicine is not recommended for use in below 18 years of age due to safety and efficacy clinically have not been established.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Dute 0.5 mg Tablet
Dutaid 0.5 mg Tablet
Zydus Cadila
Veltride 0.5 mg Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Dute 0.5 mg Tablet
Chest pain and discomfort
Swelling of face and lips
Skin Rash
Abnormal ejaculation
Breast discharge
Headache
Uses of Dute 0.5 mg Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
This medicine is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement) which is a condition in men where the prostate gland is enlarged and the patients have difficulty passing urine.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit forming tendency has been reported.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to dutasteride or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women due to the increased risk of adverse effects on the fetus.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
General warnings
Liver disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Effect on women
This medicine is not recommended for use in women. Since this medicine may be absorbed through the skin, it is recommended that you wash the area that comes in contact with this medicine immediately with soap and water.
Effect on children
This medicine is not recommended for use in children. Since this medicine may be absorbed through the skin, it is recommended that you wash the area that comes in contact with this medicine immediately with soap and water.
Missed Dose
The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already the time for your next scheduled dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Diltiazem
Erythromycin
Itraconazole
Nelfinavir
Ciprofloxacin
Dasatinib
Disease interactions
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine as instructed by the doctor. Do not take larger amounts than prescribed. This medicine is recommended only for men. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any side effects and do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by blocking the production of a male hormone. This helps in reducing the size of the enlarged prostate gland.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors
Schedule
Schedule H
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Dutasteride - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 26 May 2020]. Available from:
Dutasteride [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 27 May 2020]. Available from:
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Information on this page was last updated on 10 Jun 2020
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