Avodart 0.5 mg (Dutasteride)

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this drug is 1 tablet (0.5mg) once daily. Swallow this drug whole without chewing or splitting it. This drug may be taken with or without food. No dose adjustment is necessary in patients with renal impairment or elderly patients. The recommended dose in patients with hepatic impairment has not been established because there are no data on administration of this drug to patients with hepatic impairment.

This medication can be absorbed through the skin, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not touch or handle this medication directly. In particular, it is important to avoid contact with broken or crushed pieces of this medication, as it may pose risks affecting normal development of male fetuses. Children should also be cautioned against touching broken pieces of this drug. Women, children under 18 years old, and individuals allergic to this drug or similar compounds should not take this medication. Adult males planning to conceive should carefully take this medication after consulting a physician, as it may affect fertility. Patients with urinary excretion issues or liver dysfunction should exercise special caution when taking this medication, and thorough observance by a doctor is necessary. Additionally, caution is required when taken with medications that inhibit specific liver metabolic enzymes, as this may alter the blood concentration of this drug. Patients taking this medication may experience sexual side effects such as erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and ejaculation disorders, and some patients may experience breast enlargement or tenderness. This drug may lower prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in blood tests, so regular PSA monitoring and careful interpretation of levels are necessary. Patients taking this medication should refrain from donating blood and can only do so at least 6 months after discontinuation. Long-term use may increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer, thus regular prostate cancer screenings are needed. This drug is not known to affect the ability to drive or operate machinery. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so if symptoms arise, prompt consultation with medical personnel and appropriate treatment should be sought. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and is safest when kept in its original container.

• Erectile dysfunction
• decreased libido
• ejaculation disorder
• gynecomastia
• headache
• gastrointestinal discomfort and pain
• sexual dysfunction
• breast disorders
• dizziness
• rash

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help maintain the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance

Pale yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTPX3)