Dutasteride Stops Hair Loss

June 2, 2006

Use Dutasteride to stop hair loss in its tracks...

Dutasteride and Hairloss

Dutasteride is being developed for the treatment of Male Pattern Baldness (MPB). Dutasteride, which is taken in tablet form, has shown dramatic success in restoring hair to bald men in trials. It interferes with 5-alpha-reductase enzymes that break down the male hormone testosterone and turn it into dehydrotestosterone (DHT) - which causes hair to thin dramatically in later life.

Availability of Dutasteride

United Pharmacies stocks Avodart and several versions of Generic Dutasteride available for shipment worldwide. All of the following are soft-gelatin capsules containing 0.5mg of Dutasteride.

• Avodart Capsules (manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline)
• Dutas Capsules (manufactured by Dr Reddy's)
• Duprost Capsules (manufactured by Cipla)
• Dutagen Capsules (manufactured by Ranbaxy)

Other Names for Dutasteride

Prior to deciding on Avodart as the marketing name for Dutasteride, several other names were discussed such as Duagen and Avolve. In addition, there are numerous versions of Generic Avodart, the most popular of which are Dutas, Duprost and Dutagen.

Dutasteride is an FDA-Approved Drug

• Avodart FDA New Drug Application Number 21-319/S-001: 10-9-2002 Avodart (Dutasteride 0.5mg) soft-gelatin capsules.
• FDA New Drug Application Number 21-319: Approved 11-20-2001 for treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).
• Approvals in other markets are pending.

Patient Information for Dutasteride

What is the most important information I should know about Dutasteride?

• Dutasteride is for use by men only.
• Women who are or who may become pregnant must not handle dutasteride capsules. The medication can be absorbed through the skin and may cause birth defects in the unborn baby.
• Do not donate blood until at least 6 months have passed since the last dose of dutasteride is taken to prevent pregnant women from receiving dutasteride through blood transfusion.

What are the possible side effects of dutasteride?

• Stop taking dutasteride and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives)
• Other, less serious side effects have been reported but usually resolve with continued treatment. Continue to take dutasteride and notify your doctor if you experience:
• decreased libido (sex drive)
• decreased amount of semen released during sex
• impotence (trouble getting or keeping an erection)
• breast tenderness or enlargement
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

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