Proscar 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 Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Finasteride

Indications/Uses

Treatment & control of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) & for the prevention of urologic events to reduce the risk of acute urinary retention, of surgery including transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) & prostatectomy. Causes regression of enlarged prostate, improves urinary flow & symptoms associated w/ BPH.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

5 mg daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Not indicated for use in women or childn. Use in women or may potentially be pregnant.

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Special Precautions

Carefully monitor patients w/ large residual urine vol &/or severely diminished urinary flow for obstructive uropathy. Initial & periodic digital rectal exams as well as other evaluations for prostate cancer are recommended prior to initiating therapy. Decrease in PSA levels by approx 50% in patients w/ BPH; consider decrease in serum PSA levels when evaluating PSA data & does not rule out concomitant prostate cancer. May cause abnormalities of the external genitalia of a male fetus when administered to pregnant woman.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Hypersensitivity reactions eg, pruritus, urticaria & angioedema (including swelling of lips, tongue, throat & face); depression, suicidal ideation, decreased libido; sexual dysfunction (erectile dysfunction & ejaculation disorders), testicular pain, hematospermia, male infertility &/or poor seminal quality.

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Caution For Usage

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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

Proscar tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

30's (P2,693.25/pack)

Proscar

finasteride

Manufacturer:

AIAC International Pharma LLC

Distributor:

Organon