Prosta-One

Prosta-One

finasteride

Manufacturer:

Sydler Remedies

Distributor:

One Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Finasteride
Indications/Uses
Symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men w/ an enlarged prostate to improve urinary flow & symptoms associated w/ BPH & decrease incidence of surgery including transurethral resection of prostate & prostatectomy.
Dosage/Direction for Use
5 mg daily. Treatment may be required for ≥6 mth to assess whether benefit has been achieved.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy. Not indicated for ped use.
Special Precautions
Carefully monitor patients w/ large residual urine vol &/or severely diminished urinary flow for obstructive uropathy. Exclude malignancies prior to treatment. Perform digital rectal exam & other prostate cancer evaluation prior to initiating therapy & periodically thereafter. Serum PSA (S-PSA) >10 ng/mL prompts further evaluation & consideration of biopsy; for levels between 14 & 10 ng/mL, further evaluation is advisable. May cause decreased S-PSA conc in the presence of prostate cancer. Carefully evaluate patient w/ sustained S-PSA. Male patients should wear condom or avoid exposure of female sexual partners at risk of pregnancy. Contraindicated in women who are or may potentially be pregnant. May cause external genitalia abnormalities in male fetus when administered to pregnant woman. Pregnant women should not handle crushed or broken tab. Lactation.
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.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Prosta-One FC tab 5 mg
Packing/Price
30's;50's