Avodart

Common use

Avodart (Dutasteride) is used to treat Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) also known as benign enlargement of the prostate (BEP). This medicine helps to control your symptoms, diminish urinary retention and reduced your risk of needing the surgery.

Dosage and direction

Take Avodart by mouth with a glass of water, with or without food. Avoid cutting, crushing or chewing this medicine. Consult your doctor concerning proper dose for you.

Precautions

Before taking Avodart tell your doctor or chemist if you are allergic to Finasteride or Dutasteride; or if you have other allergies.
As this medicament can be absorbed by skin, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not manipulate this medicine.

Contraindications

Avodart should not be used by women or children as well as by the patients having demonstrated a reaction of hypersensitivity to Finasteride.

Possible side effect

The most common side effects are dizziness, unusual weakness, drowsiness, trouble sleeping, blurred vision, runny nose, or problems ejaculating.
Stop using Avodart and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: penis erection that is painful or lasts 4 hours or longer, severe dizziness or fainting.

Drug interaction

No drug interactions of clinical importance have been identified.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use before using this medication.

Missed dose

If you have missed your dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you see that it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not take your dose twice.

Overdose

If you think you have used too much of this medicine seek emergency medical attention right away. The symptoms of overdose usually include chest pain, nausea, irregular heartbeat, and feeling light-headed or fainting.

Storage

Store your medicines at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store them in the bathroom. Keep all drugs away from reach of children and pets.