Dutasteride is an androgen hormone inhibitor. Dutasteride is in a class of medications called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. Dutasteride is used to treat an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in men. It blocks the production of a natural substance that enlarges the prostate. It relieves symptoms of BPH like frequent and difficult urination. It also decreases the chance of surgery that may be needed to treat this condition. Use of Dutasteride is not recommended in women and children. To know more about the uses of this medicine, you will need to speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
