Indication
Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Hair loss.
Contra Indication
Patients with severe liver impairment, pregnant women, children, adolescent.
Caution
Excreted in semen therefore use of condom is recommended. Women of childbearing potential should avoid handling dutasteride capsules. Advisable to exclude other causes of benign prostatic hypertrophy (e.g. prostate cancer, infection) before initiating therapy.
Side Effect
Impotence, Gynecomastia, Decrease in libido, Electrolyte imbalance.