Proscare Tablets

Proscare (Generic Finasteride 5 mg Tablets) - Product Information

Proscare (Generic Finasteride 5 mg) is used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with enlarged prostate.
Proscare may also be used to reduce the risk of a sudden inability to pass urine and the need for surgery related to BPH in men with an enlarged prostate.
Proscare may be used alone or prescribed along with another medicine, an alpha-blocker called doxazosin, to help you better manage your BPH symptoms.
We also have in stock Fincar Tablets (Generic Finasteride 5 mg) which is also used to treat the same indications.

Name of the Drug

Proscare Tablets.

Manufacturer of Proscare Tablets

Fortune Health Care Private Limited, India  
Website: fortunehealthcare.co.in

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

The active ingredient present in Proscare tablets is Finasteride. Each film-coated Proscare tablet contains 5 mg of Finasteride USP.

Uses of Proscare (Generic Finasteride 5 mg tablets)

Proscare (Generic Finasteride 5 mg tablets) is a Type II 5alpha-reductase inhibitor, indicated as monotherapy for the treatment and control of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and for the prevention of urologic events to:
- Reduce the risk of acute urinary retention;
- Reduce the risk of surgery including transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and prostatectomy.
Proscare causes regression of the enlarged prostate, improves urinary flow and improves the symptoms associated with BPH.
Proscare administered in combination with the alpha-blocker doxazosin is indicated to reduce the risk of symptomatic progression of BPH.
Finasteride is for use in men only and should never be taken by a woman or a child.

Proscare Tablets - Dosage

Generic Finasteride 5 mg tablets should be administered exactly as suggested by your doctor. Your doctor may recommend a dosage of Proscare tablets depending on your age, medical requirement, body weight, other medical conditions, and current medications.
Proscare tablets may be administered with or without meals. 

Monotherapy:
The recommended dose of Proscare is one tablet (5 mg) once a day, with or without meals. 

Combination with Alpha-Blocker:
The recommended dose of Proscare tablet is one tablet (5 mg) taken once a day in combination with the alpha-blocker doxazosin.
Proscare tablets work effectively if the amount of Finasteride is maintained at a constant level in the body. You should be systematic about the daily schedule for the medication such that you take tablets at about the same time every day, to get the maximum benefit of the medication. Continue taking Proscare tablets without missing any doses for the recommended treatment period and do not stop the treatment suddenly even if you feel better.

Please consult your doctor for exact dosing instructions. Proscare tablets (Generic Finasteride 5 mg tablets) should be administered in the dose prescribed by the doctor and for the duration recommended by the doctor.

Missed Dose

If you forget to take your regular Proscare tablet dose on time, take it whenever you remember.
If you remember the next day, skip the missed dose and take your scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose to compensate the missed dose.

Finasteride Mechanism of Action

The development and enlargement of the prostate gland is dependent on the potent androgen, 5alpha-dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Type II 5alpha-reductase metabolizes testosterone to DHT in the prostate gland, liver and skin. DHT induces androgenic effects by binding to androgen receptors in the cell nuclei of these organs.
Finasteride has no affinity for the androgen receptor. In man, the 5á-reduced steroid metabolites in blood and urine are decreased after administration of finasteride.

Storage Instructions for Proscare Tablets (Generic Finasteride 5 mg)

Store Proscare Tablets at controlled room temperature (20°C to 25°C),protected from heat, moisture, and sunlight. Excursions are permitted from 15°C to 30°C.
Retain the original packing of the medication and do not consume past its expiration date printed on the blister pack. Keep the pack of Proscare Tablets away from the reach of children and pets. Do not dispose along with domestic waste or sewage. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the correct method of disposal.

Contraindications

Proscare tablets are contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to Finasteride or any inactive ingredient present in Proscare tablets. Proscare tablets are contraindicated in the following cases:
Pregnancy: Finasteride use is contraindicated in women when they are or may potentially be pregnant. Because of the ability of Type II 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors to inhibit the conversion of testosterone to 5 alpha-dihydrotestosterone (DHT), Finasteride may cause abnormalities of the external genitalia of a male foetus of a pregnant woman who receives Finasteride. If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if pregnancy occurs while taking this drug, the pregnant woman should be apprised of the potential hazard to the male foetus.

Overdose

In clinical studies, single doses of Finasteride (Proscare 5 mg tablets) up to 400 mg and multiple doses of Finasteride up to 80 mg/day for three months did not result in adverse reactions. Until further experience is obtained, no specific treatment for an overdose with Finasteride can be recommended.
Significant lethality was observed in male and female mice at single oral doses of 1500 mg/m2 (500 mg/kg) and in female and male rats at single oral doses of 2360 mg/m2 (400 mg/kg) and 5900 mg/m2 (1000 mg/kg), respectively.

Warnings and Precautions

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Levels:
Proscare reduces serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels by approximately 50%. However, any confirmed increase in PSA while on Finasteride (Proscare 5 mg tablets) may signal the presence of prostate cancer and should be evaluated, even if those values are still within the normal range for men not taking a 5a-reductase inhibitor.
Proscare may increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer
Women should not handle crushed or broken Proscare tablets when they are pregnant or may potentially be pregnant due to potential risk to a male fetus.
Proscare is not indicated for use in pediatric patients or women
Prior to initiating treatment with Proscare for BPH, consideration should be given to other urological conditions that may cause similar symptoms

Side Effects of Finasteride 5 mg (Proscare tablets)

The drug-related side effects, reported in 1% or more in patients treated with Finasteride 5 mg (Proscare tablets) and greater than in patients treated with placebo over a 4-year study are: impotence, decreased libido, decreased volume of ejaculate, breast enlargement, breast tenderness and rash.

Finasteride During Pregnancy

Finasteride has been classified by the US FDA as Pregnancy Category X.
Proscare is contraindicated for use in women who are or may become pregnant. In animal studies, Finasteride caused abnormal development of external genitalia in male fetuses.
Finasteride is not indicated for use in women. It is not known whether Finasteride is excreted in human milk.

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