Dutasteride+Tamsulosin

Uses	Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Therapy	Drugs For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Side Effects	Low sexual drive, ejaculation problem, impotence, breast enlargement

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Molecule Description

Dutasteride+Tamsulosin is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. This medicine contains a combination of tamsulosin and dutasteride as active ingredients. Tamsulosin works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and urethra (the tube that carries urine outside the body), while dutasteride helps reduce the size of the enlarged prostate. This allows the proper flow of urine and helps in proper urination and emptying of the bladder. Take Dutasteride+Tamsulosin in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its components. Before taking Dutasteride+Tamsulosin, inform your doctor about your complete medical history. Also, inform the doctor about all other medicines and supplements you take. Dutasteride+Tamsulosin is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age. This medicine is not meant to be used for the treatment of prostate cancer.

Uses

Dutasteride+Tamsulosin is a medication used to treat the symptoms associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) in men. BPH, also known as an enlarged prostate, is a non-cancerous condition that involves the abnormal growth of the prostate gland. This condition is mainly caused by the excessive production of a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT).

Contraindications

When should one not use Dutasteride+Tamsulosin

If you are allergic to tamsulosin, dutasteride or any of the ingredients of Dutasteride+Tamsulosin.
If you are allergic to soy and peanuts.
If you have a liver disorder or liver function problem.
If you experience giddiness or fall when you gradually get up from a sitting position.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Low sexual drive
Ejaculation problem
Impotence
Dizziness
Breast enlargement and tenderness in males

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

This medicine is not meant for women. It is advised that a couple should not plan for a baby if the male partner is being treated with this medicine.

Breast Feeding

This medicine is meant to be used in men. A breastfeeding woman should not come in contact with this medicine.

Driving

You may feel dizzy after taking this medicine. So, be cautious while driving or operating machines.

Alcohol

This medicine makes you feel dizzy and consuming alcohol may worsen the side effects. Alcohol increases the blood pressure-lowering effect. Thus, it is advised not to drink alcohol when you are taking this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have a history of heart disease, chest pain and breathlessness.
You feel giddiness, fainting or fall when you gradually get up.
You have a history of liver or kidney problems.
You have planned a cataract surgery, you may be asked to stop taking this medicine 2 weeks before the surgery.
You experience breast enlargement, tenderness or nipple discharge, immediately inform your doctor.
You come in contact with any part of this medicine, wash the area of contact immediately with water and soap.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Tamsulosin helps in relaxing the prostate and bladder muscles, whereas dutasteride interferes with the formation of the hormone called dihydrotestosterone responsible for the enlarged prostate gland.
This combination has complementary mechanisms of action which improve the symptoms like difficulty in urinating and urinary retention-related discomfort and also the need for surgery to remove the enlarged prostate gland.

Interactions

Interactions with food items

You should avoid having soy & peanut while on treatment with Dutasteride+Tamsulosin.
Your doctor may recommend you take this medicine after having your food to avoid any stomach discomfort.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose include dizziness, fainting and low blood pressure. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed dose.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes, it can be used in older men. Please discuss with your doctor about any underlying disease condition, any medication you are taking or any known allergy to components of Dutasteride+Tamsulosin.

You should stop taking Dutasteride+Tamsulosin before cataract surgery as there is a risk of getting a condition called intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) characterised by loss of muscle tone in the eye if you take or have taken Dutasteride+Tamsulosin.

You should take this medicine for the duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own even if symptoms of the disease subsides.

Dutasteride+Tamsulosin can be taken with or without food. Your doctor may advise you to take it after a meal to avoid stomach discomfort.

Dutasteride+Tamsulosin should be taken preferably in the morning after having your first meal. But it's important to take it at the same time every day for maximum results.

Dutasteride+Tamsulosin should be taken for as long as your doctor has suggested. Do not stop, modify or exceed the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.

Tamsulosin contains only tamsulosin, while Dutasteride+Tamsulosin contains tamsulosin and dutasteride as active ingredients. Both medicines are used in men for the treatment of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH), a condition of the enlarged prostate gland. However, you should take the prescribed medicine only.

Low sexual drive, ejaculation problems and breast enlargement and tenderness are a few common side effects of Dutasteride+Tamsulosin. Not everyone gets them. Side effects often improve as your body gets used to the medicine.

No, Dutasteride+Tamsulosin does not make you urinate frequently. This medicine enhances urine flow and reduces the urge to urinate frequently.

The recommended dose of Dutasteride+Tamsulosin is once daily with or without food. However, this medicine can be taken twice a day only if recommended by your doctor.

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