Drug effects in various types of neoplasms with the help of modern drugs can reduce symptoms in such diseases, accelerate the process of normalization of the condition.
And among the varieties of medications that have the greatest effectiveness, one should separately focus on Avodarte - its high degree of effectiveness, ease of use and the ability to use in complex therapy made it one of the most popular in this case.
Presented for sale at a relatively affordable cost, Avodart has efficacy in complex drug therapy for prostatic hyperplasia in men, while the number of side effects of the drug is minimal, and the possibility of exposure is not limited by the age of the patient or the severity of the pathological process.
Form release and packaging
The drug Avodrat is on sale in drugstores of the city in the form of polymer blisters for 10 capsules in each.
Each capsule has an elongated oval shape, has a dense gelatinous coating, which dissolves rapidly when ingested in the gastrointestinal tract, even under the influence of saliva, its disintegration begins, as a result of which the complete assimilation of the active substance occurs in the shortest time since the start of the drug.
On the side of the package there is information about the name of the preparation, the country and the manufacturing company, as well as the timing of the preparation and its suitability for use.
Composition of
Due to the well-thought-out composition, the drug should be attributed to the most effective. The active substance, starting to be absorbed into the mucosa already in the gastrointestinal tract, has a curative effect, which becomes noticeably very quickly from the moment the method begins.
On the photo of the medication Аводарт
It should also be noted that the advantage of the drug in question is a relatively small number of negative side effects. This allows him to appoint even those patients who have a pronounced tendency to allergic reactions.
The preparation contains the following components:
- active substance - dutasteride, in one capsule it contains 1 μg;
- additional substances included in the contents of the capsule are monoglycerides of caprylic xylitol, capric acid diglycerides, titanium dioxide, iron oxide, lecithin;
- auxiliary components that are part of the gelatin shell are glycerol, titanium dioxide and iron oxide, gelatin, red ink( in the manufacture of the drug in a French pharmacological company) or gray ink( when manufacturing the product in a Polish company).
Manufacturer
The French pharmacological company ACTAVIS GROUP HF is the manufacturer of this drug. The abbreviation of its name is printed on each capsule of Avodart.
Also this product can be sold in Poland, its quality is not worse than French, but often its cost is somewhat lower.
Indications for use
Use of the drug is possible with a large number of indications. Its effectiveness may increase with the integrated use of drugs with a similar effect.
The following conditions should be considered as the main applications for the use of Avodart:
- being an anti-androgenic drug, Avodart showed excellent results in the treatment of prostatic hyperplasia in men, preventing the occurrence and development of cancer of this area and probable male infertility;
- to improve the process of urination in old age in men;
- to reduce the symptoms of prostatic hyperplasia in the occurrence of benign neoplasms, alleviate general condition and prevent acute urinary retention.
Contraindications
However, there are a number of cases when this drug is contraindicated for use. Contraindications include the following conditions:
- occurrence of an allergic reaction at the beginning of the drug intake;
- in the presence of sensitivity to any component of the facility;
- can be used only in the treatment of men, can not be administered to women, just in childhood.
Opportunities for Avodart use allow it to be prescribed for both monotherapy and complex treatment for benign pathologies in men, especially for elderly people.
Mechanism of action of the drug
The effect of the drug is based on neutralizing the effects of androgens. The suppression of the activity of 5-alpha-redutase makes it possible to quickly stop the pathogenic process of the prostate gland, while the symptomatology is significantly reduced.
Therapeutic effect when taking the drug is observed after 4-6 days from the beginning of its administration.
At the same time, the degree of bioavailability does not directly depend on food intake: even with joint intake of food and drug Avodart, its effectiveness does not decrease. The active substance enters the blood as early as 2 hours after ingestion, about 12 percent of the active substance enters the sperm.
Disintegration products are carried out through the kidneys, as well as the intestines. However, with prolonged use Avodart traces of it can be detected in the blood, even six months after the end of treatment to them.
Instruction for use of the
Avodarta The use of the drug depends on the diagnosis, the stage of the disease and the general well-being of the patient. The treatment schedule, as well as its duration, are prescribed by the attending physician.
The usual scheme of treatment is a one-time admission of the drug during the day, while there is no dependence on the time of eating, because it does not affect the degree of effectiveness of the active substance.
Capsules are taken as a whole, without chewing them, without opening the contents of the capsule to avoid a possible burn of the oral mucosa.
With hyperplasia of the prostate, the drug is prescribed once a day, washed down with water.
The duration of treatment should be at least six months for a longer-lasting effect, and the joint use of drugs with similar medicinal effects makes it possible to obtain the most pronounced result.
The avtodart is assigned only to men. In the elderly, as well as in the presence of problems with the functioning of the liver should always be under the supervision of a doctor in the process of taking the remedy. In the presence of problems with the kidney side effects were noted.
Side effects of
The main negative manifestations when taking the drug during monotherapy and in complex treatment are a certain negative impact on the reproductive system of men. Usually they are observed during the first year of treatment, then become less noticeable.
Overdose
If the dose is increased beyond recommended, there may be a disturbance from the digestive tract: nausea, vomiting, belching, bloating.
Reducing the dose to the recommended level helps prevent the occurrence of possible negative effects on the body.
Special instructions
Special instructions include the possibility of using this medication only by men. However, it should be remembered that the therapeutic effect is manifested after at least 6 months from the beginning of treatment, therefore the duration of Avodart should be at least six months.
Compatibility of
Parallel reception with drugs with similar medicinal effects allows to increase the manifestation of the therapeutic effect. This makes it possible and recommended a complex medication effect.
With almost any medication, the joint admission of the Avodart incompatibility was not noted.
Reviews
According to the majority of those who used the drug Avodart in the treatment of prostatic hyperplasia in men, this tool has excellent efficacy.
Doctors noted a small number of adverse events in the appointment of the drug in question, and a balanced formulation made Avodart the most commonly used agent for stabilizing the patient's condition with prostatic hyperplasia. At the same time, affordable cost raises the level of demand for this product.
Price Avodarta in Moscow and St. Petersburg
The acquisition of Avodart in Moscow is possible at a price of 1 280 to 1 750 rubles per package, depending on the number of capsules in it.
In St. Petersburg, the same volumes of the drug may cost, respectively, from 1,190 to 1,820 rubles per package.
Analogues
For drugs with a similar medicinal effect, Penester, Finasteride, which are also sold in pharmacies, provided a prescription is available.
Which is better?
Due to its high efficiency, as well as a small number of contraindications, Avodart is considered the most effective in the treatment of prostatic hyperplasia in men.
If we compare by the degree of effectiveness and rapidity of the result, then it is Avodart that is considered to be the best among the analogues with similar effect.
Finasteride, like Penester, decreasing the symptoms of the disease, is slowly absorbed into the blood, so a tangible result is manifested after a longer time of their application.
Synonyms
The synonym for the drug is Finast and Prostan.
Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies
Avodart can be sold only with prescription.
Storage conditions and shelf life
Like all medicines, the Avodart must be stored in a room temperature and low humidity, out of reach of animals and children. Keep away from fire. Shelf life 2 years.