Avodart is used to reduce the risk of acute urinary retention (AUR) and prostate surgery. AUR may need operation. Here the prostate is become so big that it completely obstructs urine coming from the bladder. Women and children should not take this drug. Women who are or could become pregnant should not handle it due to the prospective risk of a specific birth defect. Do not donate blood until at least 6 months after stopping this medicine. This drug is different from other prostate medicines as it treats the cause of the disease, not just the symptoms. A prescripiton is required to buy Avodart
Mechanism of Action
Avodart works by shrinking the quantity of the male hormone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT) that leads to the minimization an enlarged prostate. The smaller prostate gives less pressure on the urethra, which tends to treat inconvenient urinary symptoms.
In some cases by targeting DHT, Avodart starts to minimize the size of the prostate in just one month. It may take three to six months to see development in symptoms. Through lessening the prostate, over time, it reduces the risk of calling for prostate surgery. Making treatment with Avodart recommends both a decline in prostate size and lasting symptom development for up to 4 years.
Dosage
Avodart are usually available in form of gelatine capsules and can be taken either before or after the meal. While taking Avodart capsules, it is always best to swallow it as chewing or crushing it in mouth may make your mouth, tongue or throat feel irritable. The drug is generally taken at regular intervals. However, take care not to make a prolong use of Avodart capsules and always take it under the supervision of a professional doctor under all circumstances as this drug requires special attention. Making use of Avodart drug after three months, some men have been still observed to experienced handful problems and symptoms as well; so a time span of at least six months must be at least followed or administered to check whether if Avodart suits you to a T. This medicine is not a quintessence for women.
Missed Dosage
If you forget to take a dose of Avodart (Dutasteride), there is nothing to worry about and take the forgotten dose as soon as you recollect it. If it is time to have your next dose, it would be better to skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next fixed time schedule. Don't attempt to catch up with the lost dose by taking additional doses.
Overdoses
If you think that you've taken overdoses of Avodart (Dutasteride), you must seek emergency medical help. Nevertheless, symptoms of Propecia overdose are not known yet and are less likely to be dangerous.
Side Effects
The most common side effects are breast enlargement and/or tenderness; decreased sex drive; decreased volume of ejaculate; inability to have an erection. There are some other severe side effects of Avodart such as severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness). You should immediately undergo the medical treatment if such condition takes place.
