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Proscar Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Finasteride 5mg; tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Type II 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor.
How Supplied
Tabs—30, 100
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
YES
Proscar Indications
Indications
BPH, to improve symptoms and reduce risks of acute urinary retention and need for prostate surgery. To reduce risk of symptomatic progression of BPH, with doxazosin.
Limitations of Use
Not for the prevention of prostate cancer.
Proscar Dosage and Administration
Adult
5mg once daily. Reevaluate at 6 months, then periodically.
Children
Not applicable.
Proscar Contraindications
Contraindications
Pregnancy.
Proscar Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Proscar Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Not for use in children or females. Pregnant females and those of childbearing potential should avoid handling crushed or broken tabs. Increased risk of high-grade prostate cancer. Monitor prostate specific antigen (PSA) values; double PSA levels for comparison with normal ranges. Rule out prostate cancer and other urological disorders prior to treatment. Monitor for obstructive uropathy. Hepatic impairment.
Proscar Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Proscar Interactions
Proscar Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Impotence, decreased libido or ejaculate volume, breast enlargement/tenderness, rash.
Proscar Clinical Trials
See Literature
Proscar Note
Not Applicable
Proscar Patient Counseling
See Literature
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