What is the generic name?

DUTASTERIDE

What is the Trade Name for DUTASTERIDE?

AVODART

What are the Indications for DUTASTERIDE?

• 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE AVODART is a 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate to: ( 1.1 ) ‚Ä¢ improve symptoms, ‚Ä¢ reduce the risk of acute urinary retention, and ‚Ä¢ reduce the risk of the need for BPH-related surgery. AVODART in combination with the alpha-adrenergic antagonist, tamsulosin, is indicated for the treatment of symptomatic BPH in men with an enlarged prostate. ( 1.2 ) Limitations of Use: AVODART is not approved for the prevention of prostate cancer. ( 1.3 ) 1.1 Monotherapy AVODART (dutasteride) soft gelatin capsules are indicated for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate to: ‚Ä¢ improve symptoms, ‚Ä¢ reduce the risk of acute urinary retention (AUR), and ‚Ä¢ reduce the risk of the need for BPH-related surgery. 1.2 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. 1.3 Limitations of Use AVODART is not approved for the prevention of prostate cancer.

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