Dutascar 0.5mg Weichkapseln 30 Stk.(Dutasterid)

Indication:
The medicine is used to treat men with an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia). This is a benign enlargement of the prostate caused by excess of the hormone dihydrotestosterone.
The active substance is dutasteride. It belongs to a group of drugs called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
When the prostate becomes enlarged, it can cause problems with urine flow, such as: B. repeated urge to urinate and frequent urination. An intermittent and weak urine stream may also occur. If left untreated, the risk of complete blockage of urine flow (acute urinary retention) increases. This requires immediate medical treatment. Sometimes surgery is necessary to reduce the size of the prostate or remove the prostate completely. The medicine reduces the production of the hormone dihydrotestosterone, which causes the prostate to contract again and relieve symptoms. It also reduces the risk of acute urinary retention and the need for surgery.
The medicine can also be used together with the medicine tamsulosin (which is used to treat symptoms of prostate enlargement). Method:
Take the capsules whole with a glass of water. Do not chew or break capsules. Contact with the contents of the capsules may cause irritation of the mucous membranes of the mouth or throat. Interactions:
Concomitant use with other medications
Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken, or plan to take any other medications.
Some medications may interact with this, increasing the chance of side effects.
The following medications have an effect:
Verapamil or diltiazem (for high blood pressure)
Ritonavir or indinavir (for HIV)
Itraconazole or ketoconazole (for fungal infections)
Nefazodone (antidepressant)
Alpha blockers (for prostate enlargement or high blood pressure).
Tell your doctor if you are taking any of these medications. The dose of the medicine may need to be reduced.
When taken with food and drinks
Softgels can be taken with or without food.