MedDataToolAvodart is a medication used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate, helping to improve urinary flow and reduce the risk of surgery related to prostate issues. It works by blocking the conversion of testosterone into a hormone that contributes to prostate growth. You take it as a soft gelatin capsule, swallowing one 0.5 mg capsule once daily, with or without food. It's important to know that Avodart should not be used by women who are pregnant, as it can harm a developing fetus. Additionally, if you are taking medications that affect liver enzymes, like certain antifungals or antibiotics, you should talk to your doctor, as these can increase the levels of Avodart in your body.
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Uses
- symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). enlarged prostate.
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Dosage
Take 0.5 mg once daily.
Swallow capsules whole; do not chew or open.
Can be taken with or without food.
In combination with tamsulosin, take 0.5 mg AVODART and 0.4 mg tamsulosin once daily.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
impotencedecreased libidoejaculation disordersbreast disordershypersensitivity reactions
Serious
male breast cancerdepressed moodtesticular pain
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- Not approved for prostate cancer prevention.
- Contraindicated in pregnancy; not for use in women.
- Use caution with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors.
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Drug interactions
- Ritonavirmay increase dutasteride levelsCaution
- Tamsulosinno effect on dutasteride levelsCaution
- Verapamilmay increase dutasteride exposureCaution
- Diltiazemmay increase dutasteride exposureCaution
- Cholestyramineno effect on dutasteride absorptionCaution
- Digoxinno effect on digoxin levelsCaution
- Warfarinno effect on warfarin levels.Caution
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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).