度他雄胺片的功效和作用是什么？

Dutasteride, also known as dunasteride, Dutasteride, Avodart, and Duagen, is a white crystalline solid chemical. Prostate enlargement, male pattern baldness, seborrheic alopecia, and hereditary alopecia can all be treated with dutasteride, but women and children should not take it. Today let’s take a closer look at its functions and functions?

Dutasteride efficacy and effects

Dutasteride is used to treat patients with prostatic hyperplasia and can permanently improve BPH symptoms. Dutasteride can also reduce the incidence of prostate cancer. Dihydrotestosterone can promote the growth and development of the prostate. Testosterone is converted into dihydrotestosterone under the action of 5α-reductase. Dutasteride is a relatively specific 5α-reductase inhibitor with significant therapeutic effect.

Dutasteride inhibits the growth of the prostate in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Patients with enlarged prostate take 5 mg of the drug daily, and DHT is significantly reduced in 12 weeks. Dutasteride's main function is to reduce the congestion of prostatic hyperplasia and improve and reduce the size of the prostate, thereby achieving the purpose of treating prostatic hyperplasia.

It is taken orally once a day, 0.5 g each time. This product is well absorbed orally and can also be absorbed through the skin. Dutasteride can significantly reduce DHT levels in scalp and plasma, and its maximum pharmacological effect in reducing DHT is dose-dependent. Women, children, and those prone to allergic reactions to dutasteride or other 5α-reductase inhibitors are prohibited from taking this product.

Common adverse reactions of dutasteride include gynecomastia (including breast enlargement, breast tenderness), impotence, ejaculation disorder, and decreased sexual desire. It is a drug commonly used in urology. It is effective for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia with moderate to severe symptoms, and can reduce the risk of acute urinary retention and surgery. The above is the content of the efficacy and role of dutasteride, 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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