Dutasteride 0.5 mg Tablets are a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor medication primarily used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate, in men. Dutasteride works by inhibiting the action of the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme, which is responsible for converting testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is a key hormone in the development and enlargement of the prostate. By reducing DHT levels, Dutasteride helps to shrink the prostate, improving symptoms such as urinary difficulty, frequent urination, and urinary retention.
