Avodart is a prescription medication used to address two distinct medical conditions:
1. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Avodart is prescribed to manage the symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland, a condition known as BPH. It effectively reduces the size of the prostate and improves urinary symptoms associated with BPH. It can be taken alone or in combination with tamsulosin (Flomax).
2. Male Pattern Baldness: Avodart also has an off-label use for treating male pattern baldness, a condition characterized by hair loss on the scalp.
Avodart is available both as a generic medication (as dutasteride) and under the brand name Avodart.
Note that Avodart is only available with a prescription, meaning you must obtain a written prescription from a licensed healthcare provider to acquire this medication.