Proscar Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Side Effects 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). Prevention of urologic events to reduce risk of acute urinary retention & surgery including transurethral resection of prostate & prostatectomy. Regression of enlarged prostate, improve urinary flow & symptoms associated w/ BPH. In combination w/ doxazosin to reduce risk of symptomatic progression of 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. Pregnancy or potential pregnancy. Not to be used in women or childn.

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Special Precautions

Exclude urethral stricture, infection, cancer, hypotonic bladder & other neurogenic disorders prior to treatment. Changes in breast tissue; male breast cancer. Monitor patients w/ large residual urine vol &/or severely diminished urinary flow for obstructive uropathy. Perform digital rectal exam, serum PSA level & other evaluations for prostate cancer prior to therapy & periodically thereafter. Hepatic dysfunction. Not to be used in women & childn. Elderly >70 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Hypersensitivity eg, pruritus, urticaria, angioedema; depression; decreased libido; erectile dysfunction, ejaculation disorder, testicular pain, hematospermia, male breast cancer, male infertility &/or poor seminal quality.

Storage

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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

15's;30's

Proscar

finasteride

Manufacturer:

Organon

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma

Marketer:

A. Menarini