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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:39 PM IST
Dutasaf Tablet is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (overgrowth of the prostate gland, a gland situated between the bladder and penis). It contains Dutasteride, which blocks an enzyme that is needed to change testosterone (male hormone) to another hormone that causes the growth of the prostate gland. As a result, it helps to shrink the prostate and reduce the symptoms like difficulty in passing urine. It may cause side effects such as low sexual desire, allergic reaction, and impotence (inability to get and keep an erection firm sufficient for sex). Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Kinjal Biotech Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-26

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About Dutasaf Tablet

Dutasaf Tablet is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (overgrowth of the prostate gland, a gland situated between the bladder and penis). Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a common illness as men get older. An inflamed prostate gland can cause unpleasant urinary symptoms, like preventing the urine flow out of the bladder. It can also cause urinary tract, bladder, or kidney problems.

Dutasaf Tablet is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor. It blocks an enzyme that is needed to change testosterone (male hormone) to another hormone that causes the growth of the prostate (a walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the penis). As a result, it helps to shrink the prostate (a walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the penis) and reduce the symptoms like problems in passing urine.

Take Dutasaf Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Dutasaf Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience low sexual desire, allergic reaction, and impotence (inability to get and keep an erection firm sufficient for sex.). Most of these side effects of Dutasaf Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Before starting Dutasaf Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any part of Dutasaf Tablet . If you have severe liver disease, then inform your doctor while taking Dutasaf Tablet . This Dutasaf Tablet is used for men only. Do not use it for women because Dutasaf Tablet is not approved for women. If you are a woman using Dutasaf Tablet , inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

Uses of Dutasaf Tablet

Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia (overgrowth of the prostate gland, a gland situated between the bladder and penis).

Medicinal Benefits

Dutasaf Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as 5-alpha reductase inhibitors primarily used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (overgrowth of the prostate gland, a gland situated between the bladder and penis). It blocks an enzyme that is needed to change testosterone (male hormone) to another hormone that causes the growth of the prostate (a walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the penis). As a result, it helps to shrink the prostate (a walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the penis) and reduce the symptoms like problems in passing urine.

Directions for Use

Take Dutasaf Tablet as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water. Do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Dutasaf Tablet

  • Low sexual desire
  • Allergic reaction
  • Impotence (inability to get and keep an erection firm sufficient for sex)

Drug Warnings

Before starting Dutasaf Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any part of Dutasaf Tablet . If you have severe liver disease, then inform your doctor while taking Dutasaf Tablet . This Dutasaf Tablet is used for men only. Do not use it for women because Dutasaf Tablet is not approved for women. If you are a woman using Dutasaf Tablet , inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Do not donate blood while you are taking this Dutasaf Tablet and for at least six months after you stop taking it. Do not stop taking Dutasaf Tablet without informing your doctor first. You may take up to 6 months or more to observe an effect. This Dutasaf Tablet is not recommended for the child. Therefore, do not give Dutasaf Tablet to the children.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Dutasaf Tablet may interact with blood pressure lowering pills (verapamil or diltiazem), HIV medicines (ritonavir or indinavir), fungal infections (itraconazole or ketoconazole), an antidepressant (nefazodone), enlarged prostate, gland situated between the bladder and penis (prazosin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid grapefruit while taking this Dutasaf Tablet .

Drug-Disease Interaction: People affected with liver disease should not take this Dutasaf Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DILTIAZEM
  • RITONAVIR
  • INDINAVIR
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • NEFAZODONE
  • PRAZOSIN
  • VERAPAMIL

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It may take 3 to 6 months to see the full useful effect of Dutasaf Tablet . Hence, continue taking the Dutasaf Tablet as advised by your doctor.
  • Dutasaf Tablet is usually well tolerated. However, it may give some mild sexual side effects like low sexual drive.
  • Do not donate blood for six months after taking the last dose of Dutasaf Tablet .
  • Avoid grapefruit while taking this Dutasaf Tablet .

Special Advise

Use a condom during sexual intercourse. Dutasaf Tablet  has been found in the semen of men taking capsules. If your partner is or may be pregnant, you must avoid exposing her to your semen as Dutasaf Tablet may affect the normal development of a male baby.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Benign prostatic hyperplasia: It is a common illness as men get older. An inflamed prostate gland can cause unpleasant urinary symptoms, like preventing the urine flow out of the bladder. It can also cause urinary tract, bladder, or kidney problems. There are some useful treatments for prostate gland (a walnut-sized gland situated between the bladder and the penis) enlargement, including medicines, slightly invasive treatments, and surgery. To choose the best choice, you and your doctor will consider your symptoms, the size of your prostate (a walnut-sized gland situated between the bladder and the penis), other health situations you might have, and your preferences.

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

No interaction was found/ established. Please consult your doctor before using Dutasaf Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Dutasaf Tablet is not for use by women, and this Dutasaf Tablet can cause birth deficiencies if a woman is exposed to it during pregnancy. Dutasaf Tablet capsules should not be touched by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant. If a woman comes into contact with this Dutasaf Tablet from a leaking capsule by mistake, immediately wash the area with water and soap.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not known if Dutasaf Tablet passes into the breast milk and harms a baby during breastfeeding. If you are a nursing mother, please consult the doctor before using Dutasaf Tablet .

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Dutasaf Tablet is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Unsafe

This Dutasaf Tablet is not safe in patients with liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Dutasaf Tablet .

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Children

Unsafe

Dutasaf Tablet is not recommended for use in children.

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India
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FAQs

Dutasaf Tablet is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. It works by blocking an enzyme that is needed to change testosterone (male hormone) to another hormone that causes the growth of the prostate.
Dutasaf Tablet starts working within a few days of taking this Dutasaf Tablet , and you may observe a continuous improvement in your symptoms. However, for a few patients, this Dutasaf Tablet may take around 3-6 months to work. You should keep taking this Dutasaf Tablet as recommended by your doctor.
Dutasaf Tablet is not for use by women, and this Dutasaf Tablet can cause birth deficiencies if a woman is exposed to it during pregnancy. Dutasaf Tablet capsules should not be touched by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant. If a woman comes into contact with this Dutasaf Tablet from a leaking capsule by mistake, immediately wash the area with water and soap.
Take the Dutasaf Tablet as soon as you can but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take more than the prescribed dose at one time.
Do not donate blood while taking Dutasaf Tablet and for at least six months after your treatment stops. Dutasaf Tablet can be carried in the blood and could produce birth deficiencies if a pregnant woman receives a blood transfusion with blood that comprises Dutasaf Tablet .
It is not safe to take other medicines while taking Dutasaf Tablet because few medicines can affect your blood levels of other medicines you take, which may increase side effects or make the medicines less effective. Inform your doctor about all your present medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Yes, Dutasaf Tablet helps to shrink the prostate and reduce the symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.
Men with more prolonged exposure to drugs such as dutasteride have a higher risk of getting persistent erectile dysfunction than men with less exposure.
It is a prescription medication to treat specific medical conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia. It should be used only if prescribed by the healthcare professional.
Dutasaf Tablet is associated with a low rate of transient serum aminotransferase increases, although it has not been connected to clinically obvious acute liver injury.
Yes, it can be taken safely if prescribed by the doctor.
In rare cases, Dutasaf Tablet may cause puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes. Seek medical attention if you experience these symptoms.
When Dutasaf Tablet is taken with Sildenafil or Vardenafil, its metabolism can be reduced. Please check with a healthcare professional. They will adjust the dose if necessary.

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