Apo Dutasteride (Dutasteride)

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Apo Dutasteride (Dutasteride) is typically given once daily. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you miss a dose, contact your pharmacist. Administer with or without food.

WARNING: Diminished urinary flow: Carefully monitor patients with a large residual urinary volume or severely diminished urinary flow for obstructive uropathy (when urine cannot drain through the urine tract), these patients may not be candidates for dutasteride therapy. Use with caution in patients with hepatic (liver) impairment. Other urological diseases, including prostate cancer, should be ruled out before initiating therapy. Avoid donating blood during or for 6 months following treatment cessation due to risk of administration to a transfusion recipient who is pregnant. Patients on a dutasteride with any increase in PSA levels (protein produced by normal, as well as cancer cells of the prostate gland), even if within normal limits, should be evaluated, may indicate presence of prostate cancer.

In addition to its desired action, Apo Dutasteride (Dutasteride) may cause some side effects, notably:
It may cause decrease in libido, impotence, breast enlargement, ejaculation disorder.
 
Contraindications: Clinically significant hypersensitivity to dutasteride, other 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors (e.g., finasteride), or any component of the formulation, pregnancy.

Taking Apo Dutasteride (Dutasteride) during pregnancy is contraindicated and harmful for the baby. Women of childbearing potential should use an effective contraceptive method. Pregnant women should not use this product. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant, contact your family doctor.

A treatment with Apo Dutasteride (Dutasteride) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Apo Dutasteride (Dutasteride)