The drug "Proscar" is intended for the treatment of prostatic hyperplasia. It is available in the form of tablets with a film coating in the shape of an apple. The main active ingredient is finasteride, among the auxiliary components are lactose monohydrate, corn starch, sodium salt, iron oxide, sodium docusate, microcrystalline cellulose and magnesium stearate. Finasteride can cause a decrease in an enlarged prostate gland, and also helps to improve urine flow. May reduce symptoms associated with BPH.
The drug "Proscar." Instructions: indications for use
The drug is prescribed for the treatment of benign hyperplasia in order to prevent the development of urological complications, reduce the risk of acute form of urinary retention, reduce the size of the prostate gland, if it is enlarged, improve urine flow and reduce the severity of symptoms associated with hyperplasia. First of all, this medication is prescribed to people with an enlarged prostate gland.
The drug "Proscar." Instructions: dosage and method of use
The standard dose is one tablet that needs to be taken once a day, regardless of the meal. This drug can be used both with monotherapy and in combination with other drugs. Patients with renal failure can not choose an individual dose, since this category of patients does not show changes in the distribution of the main component of the drug. As for elderly patients, there is also no need for special selection of an individual dose for them, since the excretion of finasteride in such people is reduced.
The drug "Proscar." Instructions: contraindications and side effects
The drug is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to one or more components in its composition. Not prescribed for women and children. It is prescribed with caution to patients with reduced urine flow and a large volume of its residue.
This drug can cause a number of side effects from various systems and organs. So, with therapy involving Proscar medications, the following may suffer:
- reproductive system (impotence, soreness of the testicles, impaired ejaculation, decreased libido) ;
- endocrine system (soreness and enlargement of the mammary glands);
- skin (allergic reactions, rash, urticaria, edema).
When using the drug "Proscar" (reviews confirm this fact) for a long time, the frequency and strength of side effects does not increase.
The drug "Proscar." Instruction: additional information
To date, a clinically significant interaction of the drug with other agents has not been identified. However, when used together with Digoxin, Propranolol, Warfarin, Trofillin, acetylsalicylic acid, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, nitrates and other inhibitors and blockers, the effect of one of the drugs can be reduced.
Keep the medicine in a dark place at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees Celsius for no more than three years. In no case should you take the medicine after the expiration date.
The drug does not affect the diagnosis of prostate cancer and the existing level of prostate-specific antigen. Before starting treatment, you need to conduct a rectal examination for the presence of cancer.
The drug "Proscar" is used for baldness.
Attention! This instruction is intended to familiarize yourself with the medication and its properties. The information above is incomplete, and it should not affect the decision on treatment or its cancellation. Before starting therapy, consult your doctor and carefully read the manufacturer's annotation.