CONSISTAM D TAB

Overview

CONSISTAM D TAB is a Schedule H drug.

CONSISTAM D TAB is composed of: DUTASTERIDE (0.5 MG), TAMSULOSIN (0.4 MG)

Dutasteride prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. DHT is involved in the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).Dutasteride is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. Dutasteride helps improve urinary flow and may also reduce your need for prostate surgery later on.Dutasteride is sometimes given with another medication called tamsulosin.Dutasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. It blocks an enzyme which is necessary to change testosterone to another hormone that causes the prostate to grow. As a result, it helps to shrink the prostate and relieve the symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.

Tamsulosin is an alpha-blocker that relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate.Tamsulosin is used to improve urination in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.Tamsulosin is not approved for use in women or children.

Usage

DUTASTERIDE is generally used to treat: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
DUTASTERIDE can address symptoms like: Frequent Urge To Urinate, Difficulty Urinating, Frequent Nighttime Urination

TAMSULOSIN is generally used to treat: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
TAMSULOSIN can address symptoms like: Frequent Urge To Urinate, Frequent Nighttime Urination, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Slow Or Weak Urine Stream

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk

How Do I Take It?

CONSISTAM D TAB is generally taken After Food.

Precautions for CONSISTAM D TAB and its Constituents


  • Your doctor has prescribed Dutasteride to shrink the enlarged prostate and reduce the risk of urinary retention.
  • It may take 3 to 6 months to see the full beneficial effect of Dutasteride. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
  • Dutasteride is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive.
  • Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Dutasteride.
  • Dutasteride should never be taken by a woman or a child.
  • Do not chew, crush, or open a dutasteride capsule. Swallow the capsule whole.
  • Dutasteride can irritate your lips, mouth, or throat if the capsule has been broken or opened before you swallow it.
  • Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • Follow the directions on your prescription label.Take dutasteride with a full glass of water.
  • Dutasteride can be taken with or without food.

  • You should not use this medication if you are allergic to tamsulosin.
  • Do not take tamsulosin together with similar medicines such as alfuzosin, doxazosin,prazosin , silodosin or terazosin.
  • Take tamsulosin exactly as it was prescribed for you. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
  • Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Tamsulosin is usually taken once a day, approximately 30 minutes after a meal. Try to take this medication at the same time each day.
  • Do not crush, chew, or open a capsule. Swallow the capsule whole.
  • Your blood pressure will need to be checked often.
  • If you stop taking tamsulosin for any reason, call your doctor before you start taking it again.You may need a dose adjustment.
  • Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
  • Tamsulosin may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
  • Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.To prevent dizziness, avoid standing for long periods of time or becoming overheated during exercise and in hot weather.
  • Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of tamsulosin.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DUTASTERIDE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing
TAMSULOSIN over-dosage can result in: Dizziness, Fainting

Common Side-Effects

DUTASTERIDE : Impotence, Unable To Obtain Or Maintain Erection, Face Swelling
TAMSULOSIN : Insomnia, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Weakness (generalized), Nausea, Head Headache, Chest Pain, Back Pain, Eyes Blurred Vision, Fever, Chills, Body Pain, Runny Nose, Throat Soreness, Cough, Difficulty Sleeping, Nasal Congestion, Painful Ejaculation

Serious Side-Effects

DUTASTERIDE : Impotence
TAMSULOSIN : Chest Pain, Lower Back Pain, Pain With Urination, Neck Enlarged Or Swollen Glands, Difficulty Swallowing, Loss Of Voice

Rare Side-Effects

TAMSULOSIN : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Fainting, Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Hallucinations, Pain During Erection, Spinning Sensation

Disease Interactions

TAMSULOSIN can interfere with: Hypotension, Syncope, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Glaucoma, Cataract, Acute Renal Failure, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

DUTASTERIDE is categorized as: 5-ALPHA-REDUCTASE INHIBITORS / HORMONES
TAMSULOSIN is categorized as: ANTIADRENERGIC AGENTS, PERIPHERALLY ACTING / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Available Alternatives for CONSISTAM D TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ALFATAM-D TABINR 214.3 for 10 TABLETSTAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
CONSISTAM D TABINR 145 for 10 TABLETSTAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
CONTIFLO D 0.4MG/0.5MG KITINR 218 for 1 KITDUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG, TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG
CONTIFLO D TABINR 218 for 1 KITTAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
DUTAS T 0.4MG/0.5MG CAPINR 237 for 10 CAPSULESTAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
DUTAS T CAPINR 237 for 10 CAPSULESTAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
FLODART PLUS 0.4MG/0.5MG TABINR 125 for 10 TABLETSTAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
FLOKIND D 0.4MG/0.5MG TABINR 99.9 for 10 TABLETSTAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
GERIFLO D 0.4MG/0.5MG TABINR 594.3 for 30 TABLETSTAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
PROSTADO D 0.4MG/0.5MG TABINR 196 for 10 TABLETSTAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
TAMCONTIN D TABINR 249.5 for 10 TABLETSTAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
TAMGRESS-D CAPINR 164 for 10 CAPSULESTAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
TAMLOCEPT D CAPINR 238.5 for 15 CAPSULESTAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
TAMSIN D TABINR 334.81 for 15 TABLETSTAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
TAMSTREAM D TABINR 92.37 for 10 TABLETSDUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG, TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG
TAMSULOSIN 0.4MG + DUTASTERIDE 0.5MG TABINR 14.25 for 15 TABLETSDUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG, TAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG
TASULIN D CAPINR 285 for 15 CAPSULESTAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
TEMSUNOL D 0.4MG/0.5MG TABINR 175 for 10 TABLETSTAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
URIMAX D 0.4MG/0.5MG TABINR 361 for 15 TABLETSTAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
URIMAX D TABINR 280.5 for 15 TABLETSTAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
URISURGE-D CAPINR 126.5 for 10 CAPSULESTAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
URITIN D 0.4MG/0.5MG TABINR 168 for 10 TABLETSTAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
VELTAM PLUS 0.4MG/0.5MG TABINR 282 for 15 TABLETSTAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG
VELTAM PLUS TABINR 307 for 15 TABLETSTAMSULOSIN 0.4 MG, DUTASTERIDE 0.5 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

BEZIP D TABINR 111.42 for 10 TABLETSTAMSULOSIN , DUTASTERIDE
DUTALOSIN 0.4MG/0.5MG TABINR 131.8 for 10 TABLETSDUTASTERIDE , TAMSULOSIN
DYNURO D CAPINR 159.43 for 10 CAPSULESTAMSULOSIN , DUTASTERIDE
FLOLITE D TABINR 129.41 for 10 TABLETSTAMSULOSIN , DUTASTERIDE
NORMPRO TABINR 139 for 10 TABLETSTAMSULOSIN , DUTASTERIDE
TAMDURA CAPULEINR 218 for 10 CAPSULESTAMSULOSIN , DUTASTERIDE
URILOSIN D TABINR 149.17 for 10 TABLETSTAMSULOSIN , DUTASTERIDE