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A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
AVODART is used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlargement of the prostate gland. It helps to reduce the risk of urinary blockage and the need for prostate surgery. It may also be used along with other medicines such as FLOMAX (tamsulosin). AVODART works by lowering levels of a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is a major cause of prostate growth. Lowering DHT leads to shrinkage of the enlarged prostate gland.
Note: this medication should not be used for women or children.
Before using AVODART, patients should be aware of the following:
All medications may cause side effects, but usually patients have no, or minor, side effects. Common side effects of AVODART may include: