Product introduction
Avosteride 0.5 Capsule is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It shrinks the size of the enlarged prostate gland to relieve symptoms like pain and difficulty in passing urine.
It should be taken by mouth with or without food. This medicine is given for long time as takes few months to show its effects. Thus, it is important to take it as advised by doctor and complete the full course of treatment.
It is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive. Remember you should not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of this medicine.
Uses of Avosteride Capsule
Benefits of Avosteride Capsule
In Benign prostatic hyperplasia
When your prostate gland becomes enlarged it can cause urinary problems such as difficulty passing urine and the need to go to the toilet frequently or urgently. It can also cause urine flow to be slower. If not treated, there is a risk that your urine flow will be completely blocked. Avosteride 0.5 Capsule works by relaxing muscles in the bladder and prostate. So, it can rapidly relieve the symptoms and make it easier for you to urinate. It also helps to treat uncontrollable contractions (spasms) of the bladder muscles that causes frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control passing of urine. It also relieves painful, or frequent urination and reduces urgency to urinate. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed for maximum benefits.
Side effects of Avosteride Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youβre worried about them
Common side effects of Avosteride
- Decreased libido
- Ejaculation disorder
- Breast enlargement in male
- Breast tenderness in male
- Impotence
- Decreased sperm count
How to use Avosteride Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Avosteride 0.5 Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Avosteride Capsule works
Avosteride 0.5 Capsule is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. It blocks an enzyme which is necessary to change testosterone to another hormone that causes the prostate to grow. As a result, it helps to shrink the prostate and relieve the symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Avosteride 0.5 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Avosteride 0.5 Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Avosteride 0.5 Capsule is contraindicated in women. Partners should use protection during intercourse.
Avosteride 0.5 Capsule is contraindicated in women. Partners should use protection during intercourse.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Avosteride 0.5 Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Avosteride 0.5 Capsule is not indicated for use in women.
Avosteride 0.5 Capsule is not indicated for use in women.
Driving
SAFE
Avosteride 0.5 Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Avosteride 0.5 Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Avosteride 0.5 Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Avosteride 0.5 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Avosteride 0.5 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Avosteride 0.5 Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Avosteride 0.5 Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Avosteride Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Avosteride 0.5 Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Avosteride 0.5 Capsule to shrink the enlarged prostate and reduce the risk of urinary retention.
- It may take 3 to 6 months to see the full beneficial effect of Avosteride 0.5 Capsule. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
- Avosteride 0.5 Capsule is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive.
- Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Avosteride 0.5 Capsule.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Androgen Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
5 alpha- reductase inhibitor (5ARI)
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Expires on or after: March, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Avosteride 0.5 Capsule. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
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Expires on or after: March, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Avosteride 0.5 Capsule. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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