DUTASTIC T

DUTASTIC T

Tamsulosin 0.4mg & Dutasteride 0.5mg Tablets

INDICATIONS:

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Incomplete bladder emptying

Painful urination

Urinary frequency & urgency.

MECHANISM OF ACTION:

Tamsulosin is in a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by blocking the Alpha-1 receptors in the bladder, prostate, ureter & urethra,thereby relaxing the smooth muscle, so that urine can flow easily.

Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor which helps in shrinking the prostate gland by decreasing the level of the hormone which helps the prostate gland grow.

DOSAGE:

The dose range varies from 0.4 – 0.8 mg, once daily, based on the condition of the patient.