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RiteMED Finasteride

RiteMED Finasteride

finasteride

Manufacturer:

Aurobindo Pharma - Unit III

Distributor:

RiteMED
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 patients w/ enlarged prostate to: cause regression of enlarged prostate, improve urinary flow & symptoms associated w/ BPH; reduce incidence of acute urinary retention & need for surgery including transurethral resection of prostate & prostatectomy.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 5 mg tab daily. Treatment for at least 6 mth may be necessary to assess whether beneficial response has been achieved. Treatment should be continued long-term thereafter.
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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
Use w/ caution in men w/ hepatic impairment & at risk of obstructive uropathy. Evaluate patients for prostatic carcinoma before & during therapy. Decreases serum markers conc of prostate cancer (eg, PSA) by up to 50% even when cancer is present; reference values should be adjusted accordingly. Women who are or may potentially be pregnant should not handle crushed/broken finasteride tab. Not indicated during lactation. Use of condom is recommended if patient's sexual partner is or may become pregnant.
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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation
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Adverse Reactions
Decreased libido, impotence, ejaculation disorders, reduced ejaculate vol. Breast tenderness & enlargement, hypersensitivity reactions (eg, swelling of lips & face, pruritus, urticaria, rashes); testicular pain.
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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
Rx
Presentation/Packing
Form
RiteMED Finasteride FC tab 5 mg
Packing/Price
30's (P52/film-coated tab)