COMMON BRAND NAME(S):
Proscar

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Uses: (1) Treats symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)-peak decrease in prostate size has occurred after 6 months of therapy; (2) approved to decrease risk of urine retention and need for prostate surgery in BPH; (3) used as Propecia brand (l mg) to retain or regrow hair.

Other (unlabeled) generally accepted uses: Reduces excessive hair in women (hirsutism).

How This Drug Works: Blocks an enzyme (5-alpha reductase) that decreases change of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (in liver); this causes the prostate to shrink. Symptoms such as urgency and trouble urinating improve. Inhibiting 5-alpha reductase also leads to hair growth.

Available Dosage Forms and Strengths

Proscar tablets - 5 mg

Recommended Dosage Ranges (Actual dose and schedule must be determined for each patient individually.)

Infants and Children: Not indicated.

12 to 60 years of Age: Symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia often does not occur in the younger end of this adult dosing range; however, the dose for this age range is 5 mg each day, taken by mouth.
Hair-restoring agent: 1 mg daily dose.

Over 60 Years of Age: Same as 12 to 60 years of age, unless liver function has decreased.

Conditions Requiring Dosing Adjustments

Liver Function: People with abnormal liver tests should be closely followed by their doctors.
Kidney Function: No changes thought to be needed.

Dosing Instructions: May be taken without regard to food. Food changes time to peak blood concentration only. If you forget a dose: Take the missed dose as Soon as you remember it, unless it is nearly time for your next dose-if that is the case, omit the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose right on schedule. DO NOT double doses.

Usual Duration of Use: Use on a regular schedule for at least 6 months is needed to see this drug's peak benefit in shrinking the prostate and decreasing symptoms. Use for five years has been documented. Use for 1 year may be required to demonstrate hair regrowth.

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