Dutada Special Precautions

Use of the product may increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer. In a clinical study of men at increased risk of prostate cancer, men taking dutasteride had a serious form of prostate cancer more often than men who did not take dutasteride. The effect of dutasteride on this serious form of prostate cancer is not clear. The product is not approved for the prevention of prostate cancer.
The product is not approved for the prevention of prostate cancer.
The patient should talk to the doctor before taking Dutada: In some clinical studies, more patients taking dutasteride and another medicine called an alpha-blocker, like tamsulosin experienced heart failure than patients taking only dutasteride or only an alpha-blocker. Heart failure means the heart does not pump blood as well as it should.
Make sure the doctor knows about liver problems. If the patient has had any illness affecting the liver, some additional check-ups may be needed while taking Dutada.
Make sure the doctor knows if the patient has severe problems with the kidney.
Cataract (cloudy lens) surgery. If going to have surgery to remove a cataract, the doctor may ask the patient to stop taking Dutada for a while before the operation. The eye specialist must know that the patient is taking Dutada or tamsulosin (or have previously taken it) before the operation. The specialist will need to take appropriate precautions to help prevent complications during the operation.
Women, children and adolescents must not handle leaking Dutada capsules, because the active ingredient can be absorbed through the skin. Wash the affected area immediately with soap and water if there is any contact with the skin.
Use a condom during sexual intercourse. Dutasteride has been found in the semen of men taking Dutada. If the partner is or may be pregnant, the patient must avoid exposing her to the semen as dutasteride may affect the normal development of a male baby. Dutasteride has been shown to decrease sperm count, semen volume and sperm motility. This could reduce the fertility.
Dutada affects a blood test for PSA (prostate-specific antigen), which is sometimes used to detect prostate cancer. The doctor should be aware of this effect and can still use the test to detect prostate cancer. If the patient is having a blood test for PSA, the doctor must know that the patient is taking Dutada. Men taking Dutada should have their PSA tested regularly.
In a clinical study of men at increased risk of prostate cancer, men taking dutasteride had a serious form of prostate cancer more often than men who did not take dutasteride. The effect of dutasteride on this serious form of prostate cancer is not clear.
Dutada may cause breast enlargement and tenderness. If this becomes troublesome, or if breast lumps or nipple discharge is noticed, talk to the doctor about these changes as these may be signs of a serious condition, such as breast cancer.
Contact the doctor or pharmacist if having any questions about taking Dutada.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Dutada: Dutada contains lecithin from soya. If allergic to peanut or soya, do not use this medicinal product.
Driving and using machines: Dutada makes some people feel dizzy, so it may affect the ability to drive or operate machinery safely. Don't drive or operate machinery if affected in this way.