dutaheal 0.5mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is dutaheal 0.5mg tablet used for?
Aga-DT Tablet (Dutasteride) is used to treat UROLOGY. It contains Dutasteride (0.5mg), which Inhibits 5ฮฑ-reductase types 1 and 2, preventing conversion of testosterone to d. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Dutasteride
- Manufacturer: Healing Pharma India Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ dutaheal 0.5mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate.
Off-label uses: Male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) - though finasteride is more common.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Dutasteride |
| Brand Name | Aga-DT Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Healing Pharma India Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | UROLOGY |
| Action Class | 5 alpha- reductase inhibitor (5ARI) |
| Route of Administration | Oral. |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits 5ฮฑ-reductase types 1 and 2, preventing conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take dutaheal 0.5mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of dutaheal 0.5mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Decreased libido
- Erectile dysfunction
- Ejaculation disorders
- Gynecomastia
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions (rash, urticaria)
- Depression
- Prostate cancer (high-grade)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Alopecia
- Testicular pain
- Swelling of the breasts
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | Major | Increased dutasteride exposure due to CYP3A4 inhibition. |
| Rifampin | Major | Decreased dutasteride exposure due to CYP3A4 induction. |
| Warfarin | Moderate | Potential increased INR; monitor closely. |
| Tamsulosin | Moderate | Additive effects on urinary symptoms; increased risk of hypotension. |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, ritonavir)
- CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin, carbamazepine)
โก Moderate Interactions
- Warfarin
- Alpha-blockers (e.g., tamsulosin)
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Diltiazem
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food does not significantly affect absorption.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No significant interaction reported.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Women who are or may become pregnant; hypersensitivity to dutasteride or other 5ฮฑ-reductase inhibitors.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Serum PSA levels (interpret with caution due to reduction), urinary symptoms, prostate volume.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in breast milk in animal studies.
๐ Overdose Management
No specific antidote; symptomatic and supportive care.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if close to next dose, skip missed dose. Do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.