度他雄胺是什么药,怎么吃？

Dutasteride was developed by the British company GlaxoSmithKline. It is a drug that can inhibit both type I and type II 5α reductase. It was launched in the United States and the European Union in early 2003, and in China in 2011. It has attracted the attention of patients as soon as it was put on the market. Today we will learn in detail what kind of drug Dutasteride is and how to take it?

What is Dutasteride?

Dutasteride is a new dual inhibitor of 5α-reductase, which inhibits both 5α-reductase-1 and 5α-reductase-2. Dutasteride is used to treat moderate to severe symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and reduce the risk of acute urinary retention (AUR) and surgery. It can also be used for male pattern baldness, seborrheic alopecia, and hereditary alopecia (women and children should not take it).

It is rapidly absorbed orally and has a bioavailability of about 60%. It is used for the treatment of patients with prostatic hyperplasia and can improve BPH symptoms for a long time. Patients with prostate enlargement take 5 mg daily and their DHT is significantly reduced in 12 weeks. Dutasteride is characterized by its long half-life and rapid onset of action, with most patients experiencing symptom relief within 1 month.

How to take Dutasteride

Take one capsule (0.5mg) at a time, orally, once a day. Capsules can be taken with or without food. It is recommended that patients take the medication safely under the guidance of a doctor. Because the contents can irritate the oropharyngeal mucosa, the capsule should be swallowed whole and should not be chewed or opened. Although symptomatic improvement is observed early in dutasteride treatment, it takes 6 months to achieve therapeutic effect. No dose adjustment is required for the elderly.

The main function of Dutasteride is to reduce the congestion of prostatic hyperplasia and improve and reduce the volume of the prostate, thereby achieving the purpose of treating prostatic hyperplasia. It is a commonly used drug in urology. The above is what Dutasteride is and how to take it. I hope it can help you!

Note: The above information comes from the Internet and is compiled and edited by Medical Companion Travel (please correct me if there are any errors or omissions). It is only to provide information on the latest drugs on the market in the world and help Chinese patients understand the latest international new drug trends. It is only for internal discussion among medical staff and does not serve as any basis for medication. For specific medication guidelines, please consult the attending physician.

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