Daewoong Bio Dutasteride Tablet 0.5 mg

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 handle this drug directly. Especially, they should avoid touching broken or crushed pieces of the medication, and children should also be kept away from contact. This medication should not be administered to women, children under 18 years of age, or patients with allergies to this medication or similar drugs. Adult men planning to conceive should use this medication cautiously, as it may affect fertility, under the doctor's guidance. Patients experiencing urinary outflow difficulty or with liver dysfunction need to be cautious when using this medication, and it should be administered with care to those with liver impairment. Additionally, caution is required if taken with strong CYP3A4 enzyme inhibitors, as drug concentrations may increase. While using this medication, side effects related to sexual function such as erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, ejaculation disorders, and gynecomastia may occur, and some side effects may persist even after discontinuing the medication. Regular examinations for prostate cancer should be conducted before and during treatment, as this drug can lower PSA levels in the blood, affecting the interpretation of test results. Blood donation should not be done while taking this medication, and at least 6 months must elapse after the last dose before donating blood. Although long-term use has not been associated with increased rates of sexual dysfunction or breast abnormalities, rare cases of male breast cancer have been reported, necessitating close observation for changes in breast tissue. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so appropriate supportive treatment must be provided according to symptoms. This medication must be stored out of the reach of children and kept in its original container to prevent misuse or quality deterioration. It is known not to affect driving or machine operating abilities, but care is needed in patients with heart failure. Interactions with other drugs are relatively few; however, caution is necessary when used with CYP3A4 inhibitors, and there have been no significant problems reported with combinations of various medications. Women should not use this medication, especially pregnant women, as it may pose risks to the fetus. Safety for children under 18 years has not been established, and use is prohibited. It can be used in the elderly without special dose adjustments; however, the efficacy in male pattern baldness patients over 50 years has not been adequately studied. Regular check-ups and monitoring for side effects are necessary while taking this medication, following the physician's guidance.

• 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 sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, preferably at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Pale yellow egg-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 3)