Dutasteride

FDA Approved: * December 21, 2010
Pharm Company: * BARR
Category: Men's Health

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".

Dutasteride Overview

Dutasteride, sold under the brand name Avodart among others, is a medication primarily used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate.[4][5] A few months may be required before benefits occur.[5] It is also used for scalp hair loss in men and as a part of hormone therapy in transgender women.[6][7] It is taken by mouth.[4][8] Common side effects include sexual problems, breast t...

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Dutas T

My age is 74 and I ffelt dificulty in urination 3 year s back. For last 6 months I am taking Dutas-T and now i am ok. I urinate neither or once in night without any trouble. Should I stop taking Dutas-T. Is it harmful to take even for a long time? ## dutas t contains dutasteride which can cause prostate cancer. and because urinary symptoms are masked by dutas t. the detection of cancer can be delayed. please talk to your urologist about this. if the benefits are more than the side effects . then u can continue with dutas t. ## I am 67 years old & have been prescribed Dutas t for 6 months, daily one dose at night for treating BPH. Is this tablet a steroid. Dr told me its harmless but from Internet I understand it has high risk of side effects. What is the percentage of risk, is this ...

Updated July 31, 2014

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Veltam Plus

I am taking Veltam Plus for last eight months having hypertension and diabetes My age is 70 years.kindly let me know how long I should continue Is there any side effects ## Veltam Plus contains the active ingredients Dutasteride and Tamsulosin, both are commonly used to treat BPH. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, hypotension and vertigo. Learn more Dutasteride details here. Learn more Tamsulosin details here. As to how long you should continue, what has your doctor advised? ## I am 71; my prostrate gland is enlarged, no pain, no often urinating at night, only once. I am taking veltam plus since 20 days. How long should i take it.

Updated February 1, 2013

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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Dutasteride

Capsule: 0.5mg

Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

NDC Database Records for Dutasteride: (39 results)

Showing the first 20, Sorted by National Drug Code

0054-0395 Dutasteride .5 mg Oral Capsule by Roxane Laboratories, Inc.
0093-5655 Dutasteride .5 mg Oral Capsule, Liquid Filled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
0115-1438 Dutasteride .5 mg Oral Capsule, Liquid Filled by Impax Generics
0173-7077 Dutasteride 0.5 mg Oral Capsule by Glaxosmithkline LLC
0378-8009 Dutasteride .5 mg Oral Capsule, Liquid Filled by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
0591-2292 Dutasteride .5 mg Oral Capsule by Actavis Pharma, Inc.
25000-011 Dutasteride .5 mg Oral Capsule, Liquid Filled by Marksans Pharma Limited
31722-131 Dutasteride .5 mg Oral Capsule, Liquid Filled by Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
42291-257 Dutasteride .5 mg Oral Capsule by Avkare, Inc.
42543-139 Dutasteride .5 mg Oral Capsule by Vensun Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
42806-549 Dutasteride .5 mg Oral Capsule, Liquid Filled by Epic Pharma, LLC
50090-2285 Dutasteride .5 mg Oral Capsule, Liquid Filled by A-s Medication Solutions
50090-3040 Dutasteride .5 mg Oral Capsule by A-s Medication Solutions
50090-4010 Dutasteride .5 mg Oral Capsule, Liquid Filled by A-s Medication Solutions
50268-282 Dutasteride .5 mg Oral Capsule, Liquid Filled by Avpak
51013-190 Dutasteride .5 mg Oral Capsule, Liquid Filled by Puracap Pharmaceutical LLC
51407-157 Dutasteride .5 mg Oral Capsule, Liquid Filled by Golden State Medical Supply Inc.
51991-749 Dutasteride .5 mg Oral Capsule by Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.
53345-037 Dutasteride .5 mg Oral Capsule, Liquid Filled by Humanwell Puracap Pharmaceutical (Wuhan), Ltd.
60429-935 Dutasteride .5 mg Oral Capsule, Liquid Filled by Golden State Medical Supply, Inc.
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Other drugs which contain Dutasteride or a similar ingredient: (3 results)

AVODART Dutasteride2 discussions
DUTASTERIDE + TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE 1 discussion
JALYN Dutasteride + Tamsulosin Hydrochloride1 discussion

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NDC Database Records for Dutasteride: (39 results)

Other drugs which contain Dutasteride or a similar ingredient: (3 results)

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