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| Brand Name | Proscar |
| Generic Name | Finasteride |
| Category | Enlarged Prostrate/ Hairloss |
| Medication | 5 mg |
What is Finasteride (Generic Proscar) and what are its uses?
Finasteride (Generic Proscar) can reduce the size of the prostate gland in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
The prostate is a part of the male reproductive system that produces a milky fluid for sperm. Over the age of 50 most men develop an enlarged prostate. As the prostate gets bigger it can restrict the flow of urine.
Finasteride (Generic Proscar) can help to reduce symptoms caused by BPH such as a weak or interrupted urine flow; a feeling that the bladder is not completely empty; a need to pass urine more often, especially at night; an urgent feeling that you must pass urine right away; a delay or hesitation when you start to urinate.
Finasteride (Generic Proscar) is also used for the treatment of certain types of male hair loss.
How does Finasteride (Generic Proscar) treat?
Finasteride (Generic Proscar) (Finasteride) is known as a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. Finasteride (Generic Proscar) works by preventing the action of a chemical called 5-alpha reductase.
5-alpha reductase converts the hormone testosterone to a more active form called dihydrotestosterone, within the body. Finasteride (Generic Proscar) inhibits the activity of 5-alpha reductase and thereby prevents the activation of testosterone.
The enlargement of the prostate gland, which often occurs in men with advancing age (benign prostatic hyperplasia), is dependant upon testosterone being converted to DHT within the prostate gland. In the absence of DHT the prostate shrinks. Therefore, by decreasing the amount of DHT, Finasteride (Generic Proscar) helps shrink the prostate.
The prostate gland is found only in men and lies at the top of the tube connecting the bladder to the outside (urethra). Enlargement of the prostate causes it to press on the urethra and bladder and can cause urinary symptoms such as poor flow of urine. By shrinking the prostate, Finasteride (Generic Proscar) relieves the pressure on the bladder and urethra. This allows urine to flow freely past the prostate and relieves the urinary symptoms.
Dosage: How should you take Finasteride (Generic Proscar)?
Take Finasteride (Generic Proscar) tablets orally.
Swallow the Finasteride (Generic Proscar) tablets with a drink of water. You can take Finasteride (Generic Proscar) with or without food.
Store Finasteride (Generic Proscar) at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused amount of Finasteride (Generic Proscar) after the expiration date.
Effect of other drugs consumed with Finasteride (Generic Proscar)
The following drugs interact with Finasteride (Generic Proscar). They may increase or decrease the activity of Finasteride (Generic Proscar).
Inform your health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way Finasteride (Generic Proscar) works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
Who should not take Finasteride (Generic Proscar)?
Children and women should not use Finasteride (Generic Proscar).
Finasteride (Generic Proscar) should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.
If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using Finasteride (Generic Proscar) and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Finasteride (Generic Proscar) should not be used if you suffer from obstruction of the urinary tract.
What should you watch for while taking Finasteride (Generic Proscar)?
Do not donate blood until at least 6 months after your final dose of Finasteride (Generic Proscar). This will prevent giving finasteride to a pregnant female through a blood transfusion.
Women who are pregnant or may get pregnant must not handle broken or crushed Finasteride (Generic Proscar) tablets; the active ingredient could harm the unborn baby. If a pregnant woman comes into contact with broken or crushed Finasteride (Generic Proscar) tablets she should check with her prescriber or health care professional. Exposure to whole tablets is not expected to cause harm as long as they are not swallowed.
While you are taking Finasteride (Generic Proscar) you should use a condom during sex if your sexual partner is pregnant or could become pregnant. This is because the active ingredient of Finasteride (Generic Proscar) passes into semen, and could harm the development of an unborn child.
Finasteride (Generic Proscar) can interfere with PSA laboratory tests for prostate cancer. If you are scheduled to have a lab test for prostate cancer, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking Finasteride (Generic Proscar).
Possible Side effects of Finasteride (Generic Proscar)
The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with Finasteride (Generic Proscar). Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using Finasteride (Generic Proscar) will experience that or any side effect.
