Difference between revisions of "Finasteride (Proscar)"

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==Patient drug information==
 
==Patient drug information==
 
*[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/finasteride-patient-drug-information Finasteride (Proscar) patient drug information (UpToDate)]<ref>[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/finasteride-patient-drug-information Finasteride (Proscar) patient drug information (UpToDate)]</ref>
 
*[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/finasteride-patient-drug-information Finasteride (Proscar) patient drug information (UpToDate)]<ref>[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/finasteride-patient-drug-information Finasteride (Proscar) patient drug information (UpToDate)]</ref>
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==History of changes in FDA indication==
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''No antineoplastic label, at this time.''
  
 
==Also known as==
 
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[[Category:Oral medications]]
 
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[[Category:Antiandrogens]]
 
[[Category:Antiandrogens]]
 
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[[Category:5 alpha-reductase inhibitors]]
[[Category:Prostate cancer medications]]
 
  
 
[[Category:FDA approved in 1992]]
 
[[Category:FDA approved in 1992]]

Revision as of 22:37, 28 February 2020

General information

Class/mechanism: 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor; inhibits conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Specifically and competitively inhibits Type II 5α-reductase by forming a stable enzyme-drug complex.[1][2]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a

For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as Micromedex, Lexicomp, UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp), or the prescribing information.[1]

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

No antineoplastic label, at this time.

Also known as

  • Brand name: Proscar

References