Dutasteride/Tamsulosinhydrochlorid Stada
This medicine treats men with an enlarged prostate (non-cancerous growth) by shrinking the prostate and relaxing bladder muscles to make urination easier.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
0.5 mg / 0.4 mg
Active Ingredient
Dutasteride
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
One capsule once a day.
Method
Take the capsule whole with water, 30 minutes after a meal, at the same meal each day. Do not chew or open the capsule.
Important
One capsule per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Difficulty getting or keeping an erection (impotence)
- •Decreased sex drive (libido)
- •Problems with ejaculation, like less semen during sex
- •Enlarged or tender breasts
- •Dizziness
RARE
- •Heart failure (heart cannot pump blood effectively, causing shortness of breath, extreme tiredness, and swollen ankles/legs)
- •Low blood pressure when standing up
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations)
- •Constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea
- •Feeling weak or tired
- •Headache
- •Itchy, stuffy, or runny nose (rhinitis)
- •Rash, hives, itching
- •Hair loss (usually from the body) or hair growth
- •Swelling of eyelids, face, lips, arms, or legs (angioedema)
- •Fainting
- •Long-lasting and painful erection (priapism)
- •Severe skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
- •Unusual or fast heartbeat (arrhythmia, tachycardia, or atrial fibrillation)
- •Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
- •Depression
- •Testicular pain and swelling
- •Nosebleeds
- •Vision changes (blurred or decreased vision)
- •Dry mouth
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are a woman, as this medicine is for men only.
- Do not take if you are a child or under 18 years old.
- Do not take if you are allergic to dutasteride, other 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, tamsulosin, soy, peanuts, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take if you have low blood pressure that causes dizziness or fainting.
- Do not take if you have severe liver disease.
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- Women, children, and teenagers should not handle leaking capsules, as the medicine can be absorbed through the skin. Wash any contact area immediately with soap and water.
- Use a condom during sex. The medicine can be found in semen and may harm a baby boy's development if your partner is pregnant or could become pregnant.
- If you notice breast enlargement, tenderness, lumps, or nipple discharge, tell your doctor, as these could be signs of a serious condition like breast cancer.
- Make sure your doctor knows about any liver problems you have. You may need extra check-ups during treatment.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you have severe kidney problems.
- If you are having eye surgery for cataracts, tell your eye doctor that you are taking this medicine or have taken it before, as precautions may be needed.
- This medicine can make you dizzy. Do not drive or operate machines if you feel dizzy.
- Contact a doctor immediately and stop taking this medicine if you have symptoms of a severe allergic reaction like widespread blistering or peeling skin, especially around the mouth, nose, eyes, and genitals.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. (updated 25.11.2024)