Dutasteride and Tamsulosin Capsules from freemexy's blog
Dutasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are indicated for the treatment of symptomatic BPH in men with an enlarged prostate.
Limitations of Use
Dutasteride-containing products, including
dutasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules, are not approved for
the prevention of prostate cancer.
Dutasteride and Tamsulosin Capsules Dosage and Administration
The
recommended dosage of dutasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules
is 1 capsule (0.5 mg dutasteride and 0.4 mg tamsulosin hydrochloride)
taken once daily approximately 30 minutes after the same meal each day.
The capsules should be swallowed whole and not chewed or opened. Contact with the contents of the dutasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride capsule may result in irritation of the oropharyngeal mucosa.
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Dutasteride and tamsulosin
hydrochloride Capsules, containing 0.5 mg dutasteride and 0.4 mg
tamsulosin hydrochloride, hard shell, with an opaque yellow cap printed
'640' with black ink and opaque white body.
Contraindications
Dutasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are contraindicated for use in:
Pregnancy. In animal reproduction and developmental toxicity studies,
dutasteride inhibited development of male fetus external genitalia.
Therefore, dutasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules may cause
fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. If dutasteride and
tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules are used during pregnancy, or if the
patient becomes pregnant while taking dutasteride and tamsulosin
hydrochloride, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to
the fetus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6), Use in Specific
Populations (8.1)] .
Women of childbearing potential [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6), Use in Specific Populations (8.1)] .
Pediatric patients [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4)] .
Patients with previously demonstrated, clinically significant
hypersensitivity (e.g. serious skin reactions, angioedema, urticaria,
pruritus, respiratory symptoms) to dutasteride, other 5 alpha-reductase
inhibitors, tamsulosin, or any other component of dutasteride and
tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules[see Adverse Reactions (6.2)] .Masteron Propionate powder
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