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What is the generic name?
DUTASTERIDE
What is the Trade Name for DUTASTERIDE?
Dutasteride
What are the Indications for DUTASTERIDE?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Dutasteride capsules 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) • improve symptoms, • reduce the risk of acute urinary retention, and • reduce the risk of the need for BPH-related surgery. Dutasteride capsules in combination with the alpha adrenergic antagonist, tamsulosin, are indicated for the treatment of symptomatic BPH in men with an enlarged prostate. (1.2) Limitations of Use: Dutasteride capsules are not approved for the prevention of prostate cancer. (1.3) 1.1 Monotherapy Dutasteride 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. 1.2 Combination With Alpha Adrenergic Antagonist Dutasteride capsules in combination with the alpha adrenergic antagonist, tamsulosin, are indicated for the treatment of symptomatic BPH in men with an enlarged prostate. 1.3 Limitations of Use Dutasteride capsules are not approved for the prevention of prostate cancer.
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