Dutasteride and tamsulosin
Generic name: dutasteride and tamsulosin [ doo-TAS-ter-ide-and-tam-soo-LOE-sin ]
Brand name: Jalyn
Dosage form: oral capsule (0.5 mg-0.4 mg)
Drug classes:5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, Antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting
What is dutasteride and tamsulosin?
Dutasteride and tamsulosin is a combination medicine used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate.
Dutasteride and tamsulosin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
dutasteride and tamsulosin should never be handled or taken by a woman, a child, or a teenager.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to dutasteride, finasteride, or tamsulosin.
You should not take this medicine while you are taking tamsulosin (Flomax) or similar medicines, such as alfuzosin, doxazosin, prazosin, silodosin, or terazosin.
Dutasteride and tamsulosin should never be taken by a woman, a child, or a teenager. Dutasteride can be absorbed through the skin, and women or children should not be permitted to handle dutasteride and tamsulosin capsules.
This medicine is not for use by women. This medicine can cause birth defects. The capsules should not be handled by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant.
If a woman accidentally comes into contact with this medication from a leaking capsule, wash the area with soap and water right away.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
high or low blood pressure;
liver or kidney disease;
prostate cancer; or
an allergy to sulfa drugs.
Using this medicine may increase your risk of developing prostate cancer. Ask your doctor about this risk.
Dutasteride and tamsulosin can affect your pupils. If you need eye surgery, tell the surgeon about your use of this medicine, even if you no longer take it.
How should I take dutasteride and tamsulosin?
Follow all directions on your prescription label...
