Avodart Tablet 0.5 mg (Dutasteride)

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this drug is 1 tablet (0.5 mg) 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 older adults. Because there are no data on administration of this drug to patients with hepatic impairment, the recommended dose for these patients has not been established.

This medication can be absorbed through the skin, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not touch or handle this medication. Particularly, this medication may affect the normal development of the male fetus's genitalia, so caution is necessary. Children should also be prevented from touching any broken or crushed pieces of this medication. Women, children under the age of 18, patients with an allergy to this medication or its components, and patients with certain genetic lactose issues should not use this medication. Men planning to conceive should use this medication carefully under the judgment of their physician, as it may affect fertility. Patients with urinary problems or poor liver function also need to be cautious when using this medication. Additionally, patients taking strong drugs that inhibit certain drug metabolism enzymes (CYP3A4) should be careful when using this medication together. Side effects related to sexual function such as erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and ejaculation disorders may occur with this medication, and some patients may experience breast pain or breast enlargement. These side effects may persist even after stopping the medication, so caution is required. While the frequency of these side effects has not increased with long-term use, there have been rare reports of male breast cancer. It is important to regularly check prostate health while taking this medication, and PSA levels measured through blood tests may decrease; thus, they should be interpreted appropriately in consultation with a specialist. Patients taking this medication must refrain from donating blood for at least 6 months after the last dose, to prevent transmission of this medication to pregnant women. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so appropriate treatment should be received based on symptoms, and recovery may take time due to the long half-life of this medication. Store this medication out of reach of children, and keep it in its original container to prevent misuse and degradation of quality. This medication is known not to affect the ability to drive or operate machinery, but individual differences may exist, so caution is needed. There may be potential interactions with other medications, so if you are taking any other medications, you must inform the healthcare provider.

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

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly closed container. Additionally, avoid storing it in very hot or very cold places, and it is recommended to store it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pale yellow round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP [30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP × 3)]