dutasteride(Avodart, Jalyn (with tamsulosin))
Dual 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor (types I and II)
Pronunciation
/duːˈtæstərɪd/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- dutasteride
- Brand names
- Avodart, Jalyn (with tamsulosin)
- Therapeutic class
- Dual 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor (types I and II)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Swallow capsule whole; do not chew or open.
- Women and children should not handle leaking capsules.
- Effect on prostate may take up to 6 months.
- Cannot donate blood for >=6 months after last dose (vs 1 month for finasteride).
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