Information About Generic Proscar (Finasteride)

What is Generic Proscar (Finasteride)

Working of Generic Proscar (Finasteride)

Generic Proscar (Finasteride) Dosage or Administration

Precautions for Taking Generic Proscar (Finasteride)

Interaction of Generic Proscar (Finasteride) with Other Drugs

Side effects of Generic Proscar (Finasteride)

Finasteride is generic equivalent of Proscar, it is used to treat male patter baldness. It may also used for treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

What is Generic Proscar (Finasteride)

Generic Proscar belong to calss Androgen hormone inhibitor. Generic Proscar Inhibits conversion of testosterone into 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone, a potent androgen.

Generic Proscar (Finasteride) Dosage or Administration

ADULTS: PO 5 mg qd.

Precautions for Taking Generic Proscar (Finasteride)

Pregnancy: Category X. Lactation: Do not use in lactating women. Children: Not recommended for children. Carcinogenesis, mutagenesis: Based on animal studies, may have carcinogenic or mutagenic potential. Duration of therapy: Minimum of 6 mo therapy may be necessary to see effect. Hepatic function impairment: Use with caution. Obstructive uropathy: Carefully monitor patients with large residual urine volume or severely diminished urinary flow.

Interaction of Generic Proscar (Finasteride) with Other Drugs

Side effects of Generic Proscar (Finasteride)

GU: Impotence; decreased libido; decreased volume of ejaculate.