Avodart generic name?

What is Avodart’s generic name?

Avodart is the brand name for dutasteride (a medication used for benign prostatic hyperplasia, commonly known as BPH). [1]

What is dutasteride used for?

Dutasteride is prescribed to treat enlarged prostate (BPH) and to help reduce the risk of urinary retention and the need for prostate surgery in some patients. [1]

Is there more than one drug under the Avodart name?

No. Avodart’s generic name is dutasteride. Generic products are typically marketed under that same active ingredient name. [1]

How is dutasteride different from finasteride?

Both are used for BPH, but they differ in how they inhibit hormones: dutasteride inhibits both type I and type II 5-alpha-reductase, while finasteride inhibits type II. [1]

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugs.com/avodart.html