Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Dutasteride as follows: Dutasteride capsules can get deformed and discolored, when exposed to high temperatures. Always store the Dutasteride capsules at room temperature. Any deformed and discolored capsules must be discarded appropriately. Skin contact with the contents of the capsule can irritate the skin and result in compromise to the skin integrity. Always check for the integrity of the Dutasteride capsule before taking it. Make [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Dutasteride as follows: Do not take Dutasteride, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Dutasteride. Discuss your history of allergic response to this medication with your physician, without fail. Dutasteride is significantly metabolized in the liver to active metabolites that are mainly eliminated in the feces. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of Dutasteride could be compromised. This can lead to increased blood levels [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Dutasteride as follows: In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response with this medication, report it to your physician or other health care personnel immediately, to check regarding your safety with continuing on intake of this medication. Contents of the Dutasteride capsule can get absorbed through the skin. Skin exposure to the contents of the Dutasteride capsule in expectant mothers could heavily harm the unborn [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Dutasteride as follows: Risk for prostate cancer Dutasteride use in men might result in increased risk for prostate cancer. Individuals can present with increased pain and discomfort during urination and ejaculation, trouble starting and stopping the urination, increased frequency of urge for urination, and frank blood in urine. In individuals with metastases of prostate cancer, patients can also present with skeletal and bone pain, as bone is [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Dutasteride as follows: Sexual side-effects Reduced conversion of testosterone to DHT, secondary to Dutasteride use, can result in increased concentrations of testosterone in the body. A part of this male sex hormone, testosterone, can get converted to female sex hormone, estrogen, in the body. Increased estrogen levels in individuals taking Dutasteride can result in the following sexual side-effects. Dutasteride use in men with active sexual life can [...]