Atepros Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Finasteride

Indications/Uses

Treatment & control of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men w/ enlarged prostate to cause regression of the enlarged prostate, improve urinary flow & alleviate symptoms associated w/ BPH; reduce the risk of acute urinary retention; reduce the need for surgery including transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) & prostatectomy.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

5 mg once daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Women who are or may potentially be pregnant. Childn.

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Special Precautions

Control of prostatic hyperplasia in asymptomatic patients. Shown to cause abnormalities of the external genitalia in male offspring. Discontinue therapy when partner is or may become pregnant. May interfere w/ PSA determinations. Increased risk of high-grade prostate cancer. Perform evaluation for other urological conditions. Inform patients on possibility of reduced vol of ejaculate during treatment. Breast cancer in men. Women. Childn & infant.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Palpitation, hypotension, postural hypotension. Peripheral edema. Hypersensitivity. Increased hepatic enzymes. Ejaculation disorders, breast enlargement/gynecomastia, sexual function disorder, breast pain/tenderness, impotence, testicular pain, erectile dysfunction, male breast cancer, prostate cancer. Decreased libido, dizziness, somnolence, depression. Asthenia, headache. Rhinitis, dyspnea. Abdominal pain, diarrhea, flatulence & nausea. Lens changes or opacities.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Drugs for Bladder & Prostate Disorders

ATC Classification

G04CB01 - finasteride ; Belongs to the class of testosterone-5-alpha reductase inhibitors. Used in the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Atepros FC tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

30's

Atepros

finasteride

Manufacturer:

UNILAB, Inc

Distributor:

UNILAB, Inc