Duvarkan Tablet 0.2mg (Dutasteride)

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medicine is 1 tablet (0.2mg) once daily. To avoid irritation of the oropharyngeal mucosa, swallow this medicine whole without chewing or splitting it. This medicine may be taken with or without food. No dose adjustment is necessary in patients with renal impairment. Since no data are available on the administration of this medicine to patients with hepatic impairment, the recommended dose in these patients has not been established.

This medication can be absorbed through the skin; therefore, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle this drug. Care should be taken to avoid contact with broken or crushed pieces of this medication, as this poses a risk of causing birth defects in male fetuses. Precautions should also be taken to ensure that children do not touch broken pieces of this medication. Women, children under 18 years of age, and individuals who are allergic to this drug or its ingredients should not take this medication. Adult men planning to conceive should consult a doctor before using this medication as it may affect fertility. Patients with urinary problems or liver dysfunction should exercise particular caution when taking this medication and may require monitoring by a physician. Additionally, taking this drug with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase drug concentration, so caution is advised for those taking such medications for extended periods. During treatment, side effects related to sexual function such as erectile dysfunction, reduced libido, and ejaculatory dysfunction may occur, so consult a physician if symptoms appear. Men taking this medication should have regular prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests, as changes in PSA levels may indicate prostate cancer, necessitating careful evaluation. Blood donation is prohibited for at least 6 months while on this medication to prevent transmission to pregnant women. This medication is prohibited for use in children under 18 years of age and women, and its safety and efficacy in older adults have not been sufficiently established. This medication is known not to affect the ability to drive or operate machinery, but caution is advised in case of adverse reactions. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so prompt medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and care should be taken not to transfer it to other containers as this may lead to misuse or reduced quality.

• erectile dysfunction
• ejaculation disorders
• sexual dysfunction
• ALT increase
• AST increase
• blood lactate dehydrogenase increase
• decreased semen volume
• epididymitis
• mental disorders
• decreased libido

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. The storage temperature should be kept between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain the drug's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

Yellow, oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP x 3)]