Finasteride

Finasteride
(fin as’ teh ride)
Propecia, Proscar
PREGNANCY CATEGORY X
Drug Class
Androgen hormone inhibitor
Therapeutic Actions
Inhibits the intracellular enzyme that converts testosterone into a potent androgen (DHT); does not affect androgen receptors in the body; the prostate gland depends on DHT for its development and maintenance.
Indications
  • Proscar: Treatment of symptomatic BPH; most effective with long-term use; reduces the need for prostate surgery and reduces the risk of urinary retention; with doxazosin, to reduce the risk of progression of BPH symptoms
  • Propecia: Prevention of male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) in patients with family history or early signs of loss
  • Unlabeled uses: Adjuvant monotherapy following radical prostatectomy; prevention of the progression of first-stage prostate cancer; hirsutism; male chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Available Forms
Tablets—1 mg (Proecia), 5 mg (Proscar)
Dosages
Adults
Jul 21, 2016 | Posted by in NURSING | Comments Off on Finasteride

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