Avodart

Avodart is generically called dutasteride. It is a drug for male patients having prostate enlargement. Learn more about this drug, its proper use and important medical facts about Avodart.

BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia is a medical condition among men characterized by the enlargement of the prostate. The prostate is an important organ in the body that is responsible for producing a substance necessary in the reproduction process. Enlargement of the prostate is very common in patients over 50 years old. And during this stage, the increased size of the prostate affects the passage of urine. Symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia are bothering which includes weak urinary passage, straining, incomplete voiding, intermittency in urinating and hesitancy in urinating. Frequent getting up at night disturbs sleep. This condition if left untreated will progress and may lead to more serious level.

By taking Avapro, the size of the prostate is minimized. In pharmaceutics, Avodart is referred to as 5-alpha reductase inhibitor and it works by preventing the transformation of testosterone hormone into dihydrotestosterone hormone – a contributing factor to the enlargement of the prostate gland.

See your doctor first before taking this drug. The doctor must first check your body’s present medical condition. The doctor must check on conditions like prostate cancer, liver disease and urinary disorders. The doctor will also consider allergic reactions to food, drugs, preservatives, dyes, substances and other drugs.

Also check with the doctor about a list of drugs that cause interactions with Avodart. Drug interactions may affect the performance of the medicine in the body. Known drugs that interact with Avodart are zafirlukas, drugs for treating asthma, supplements like soy isoflavones, HIV infection drugs, ritonavir, indinavir, efavirenz, delavirdine, saquinavir, antifungal products, voriconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, antidepression drugs, nefazodone, Fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, saw palmetto, quinine, testosterone, isoniazid, verapamil, nicardipine, diltiazem, clarithromycin, erythromycin, troleandomycin, cimetidine and amiodine. Inform your doctor more about your other over the counter drugs, herbal drugs, herbal preparations, nutrition supplements, intake of alcohol containing beverages, caffeinated drinks, cigarette smoking and use of illegal drugs.

Once given a prescription, make sure to familiarize yourself with all the important instructions in using Avodart. Check on the Avodart label to get more information. Different patients require unique prescription so be sure to follow that of yours. On the average, adult patients of benign prostatic hyperplasia must take 0.5 milligram Avodart capsule once in a day. If your prescription does not match the preceding, do not adjust your dosage without the knowledge of your doctor.

Avodart capsule must not be cut or squeezed and should be taken whole. Have a good body posture to facilitate swallowing of the medicine. Follow up the intake with drinking sufficient water. You can take Avodart capsule apart from your regular meal. If food is allowed with Avodart, ask the doctor on the right diet that will accompany your medication. Be prompt with your dosing and do not miss a single dose. Ask your doctor on what do in case you forget a dose. Do not double your dose on the next schedule in order to catch up on the missed dose

Side effects of Avodart can be bothersome for patients. Discuss with your doctor on right ways to handle them, especially with couples. Avodart side effects are the reduction of fluid release during sexual ejaculation, affected sexual activity, erectile problems and changes in the breast.

While under this medication, there are things that the patient must need to watch for. Blood donation is not recommended for Avodart medicating patients. Full improvement of condition may be felt after half or a year of medication. The treatment should be continuous and consistent to get beneficial results.

Always keep your Avodart capsules in a safe, dry and clean storage are, preferably in an airtight container with temperature not exceeding 25 degrees Celsius. See your doctor regularly. Observe all of these important guides, since nothing is more helpful in treating BPH than being extra careful.