Avoprost D 8mg/0.5mg Capsule

Quick info

Avoprost D 8mg/0.5mg Capsule is a combination medicine used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland in men. Avoprost D 8mg/0.5mg Capsule is a combination of two medicines, Silodosin and Dutasteride, that work together to relieve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It helps alleviate issues such as difficulty urinating or frequent urination. Silodosin is an alpha-blocker that relaxes the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland, facilitating easier urine passage. Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor that shrinks the prostate gland by reducing hormone levels that promote its growth. This medication is not intended to prevent prostate cancer. Common side effects may include dizziness, blurred vision, and sexual dysfunction. Always consult your doctor for personalized advice and information.

How it works

Avoprost D 8mg/0.5mg Capsule is a combination of Silodosin and Dutasteride. Silodosin is an alpha-blocker that relaxes the muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland, allowing easy passage of urine. Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor that helps shrink the prostate gland by decreasing the level of the hormone that promotes its growth.

Direction of use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Avoprost D 8mg/0.5mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

Tips

• You have been prescribed Avoprost D 8mg/0.5mg Capsule to relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
• Take it approximately 30 minutes after the same meal each day.
• Avoprost D 8mg/0.5mg Capsule may cause dizziness or blurring of vision. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
• To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
• If you are scheduled to undergo eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Avoprost D 8mg/0.5mg Capsule.
• It may cause difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection (impotence), decreased sex drive, and ejaculation disorders such as decreased amount of semen produced or decreased sperm count.
• Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Avoprost D 8mg/0.5mg Capsule.