Duprost Capsule

Description

Duprost 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. Duprost Capsule can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration of the medicine should be taken as per prescription. An overdose of it may cause harm to your health. It is better to take the medicine at the same time each day and it must be swallowed as a whole. It may take some time for the medicine to act upon the symptoms, so it is important to take the medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine. This medicine is usually well tolerated. However, it may cause some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive, trouble getting and maintaining an erection (impotence), and decrease sperm count. Some people may also experience allergic reactions such as itching, rashes, and swelling of the lips or face. If you experience any of these side effects, consult your doctor without delay. Before starting the treatment, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking any medication for any health condition. Remember not to donate blood for six months after taking the last dose of this medicine.

Introduction

Benefits

Duprost 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.

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Duprost Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Duprost Capsule. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : UNSAFE - Duprost 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. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Duprost Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : SAFE - Duprost Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Duprost Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Duprost Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Duprost Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Duprost Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Duprost Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.