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Avodart Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Monotherapy
AVODART® (dutasteride) Soft Gelatin Capsules are indicated for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate to:
- improve symptoms,
- reduce the risk of acute urinary retention (AUR), and
- reduce the risk of the need for BPH-related surgery.
Combination With Alpha Adrenergic Antagonist
AVODART in combination with the alpha adrenergic antagonist, tamsulosin, is indicated for the treatment of symptomatic BPH in men with an enlarged prostate.
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Avodart Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Less serious side effects may include:
- decreased libido (sex drive);
- decreased amount of semen released during sex;
- impotence (trouble getting or keeping an erection); or
- breast tenderness or enlargement.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FD...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Avodart Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It works by reducing the size of the enlarged prostate. This helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). It may also reduce the need for surgery to treat BPH.
This medication should not be used by women or children.
HOW TO USE: Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmac...
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