Duodart 0.5/0.4MG Cap 1x30 (L)

The Duodart capsule is a prescribed medicine that is available both as generic and branded medicine having the name Avodart. It comes only in the form of a capsule but may be available in different strength forms that are taken by mouth. It is only prescribed to males.

The Duodart capsule belongs to the medicine lass of drugs known as 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors. This medicine works by increasing the flow of urine and helps to reduce the risk of complete blockage of urine flow that is also known as acute urinary retention.

Indications

The Duodart capsule indications are listed below.

• It is used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia that is known as enlarged prostate.
• The Duodart capsule is used to prevent the formation of DHT in the patient body that helps to shrink the enlarged prostate.

Dosage

The Duodart capsule dosage is dependant on the patient's age, the medical condition that is being treated and its severity, and the response of the first dose. Therefore, its dosage should be taken as decided by the doctor.

It is used in Urinary retention and Benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH.

Warnings

While taking the Duodart capsule, keep in mind the following warnings.

• It can increase the chances of prostate cancer.
• If the pregnant female is having a male baby intake this medicine by touching it or take it by mistake, then the baby may be born with deformed sex.
• Avoid donating your blood while taking this medicine; even you can not donate your blood for 6 months after stopping this medicine.
• It can cause severe allergic reactions, including trouble in breathing.

Interactions

Duodart capsule can interact with the products and drugs containing the following.

• The products and drugs containing protease inhibitors that are used for the treatment of HIV such as atazanavir, darunavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, indinavir, etc.
• It can also interact with the fungal infection drugs that are used for the treatment of fungal infections. The interaction with this drug may cause side effects. Fungal infection drugs are posaconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole, itraconazol, etc.
• Duodart can interact with the drugs that are used for the treatment of blood pressure. Such drugs are verapamil, diltiazem, etc.
• The acid reflux drugs can also interact with this medicine and can result in adverse side effects.
• Antibiotic medicines can also interact with this medicine, such as ciprofloxacin and may lead to severe side effects.

Availability of the Product

The Duodart capsule is available in Pakistan in big medical markets. You can also find it in online stores. The Duodart capsule price in Pakistan is affordable.

Summary of the Product

The question arises, how much Duodart will take to work? The answer is, it may take 1-2 weeks to provide peak results. Thus, to get good results, uses the medicine regularly and follow all the suggestions and guidelines prescribed by the doctor.