Basic Information On Propecia
Propecia is an anti-androgen drug. It is a synthetic 4-azateroid agent. It is used in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia that is male-pattern hair loss. It is also used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) that is an enlarged prostate. Use of the drug in prevention and treatment of prostate cancer remains controversial. It is believed by some urologists that the drug can prevent cancer of the prostate. However, according to the others, the drug only shrinks certain tumors which may further delay the diagnosis of cancer. Brand or generic Propecia inhibits type-II 5-alpha reductase. Thus, it stops the conversion of testosterone into DHT (dyhydrotestosterone). Therefore, the androgenic activity of the scalp reduces. Secondly, inhibition of 5-alpha reductase in the prostate reduces the volume of the prostate. Thus, it reduces the risk of cancer and prevents BPH.
Precautions / Side Effects of Propecia
Common side effects of Propecia are abnormal ejaculation, decreased ejaculatory-volume (amount of semen), ejaculation disorder, erectile dysfunction (difficulty in achieving erection), abnormal sexual functions, gynecomastia, testicular pain, decrease in the desire for sex, and impotence. If any of the above mentioned side effects worsen then contact your health care provider. Finasteride is used for treatment in men only and not meant for women or children. If you are hypersensitive to any of the drug components then avoid the administration of the drug.
Pregnant women should not administer the Propecia drug as the male fetus may be at a risk and may get affected. Nursing women should also avoid the drug as the safety of the drug in breast-feeding women (with respect to the fetus) is not known. Finasteride is extensively metabolized in the liver. Therefore, if you have a history of liver dysfunctions then administer the drug with caution. The drug is not meant for the administration of pediatric or geriatric patients.
Propecia Dosage
In the treatment of male-pattern hair loss the recommended dose of Propecia is 1 mg per day. The drug is administered orally and taken only once a day. It can be administered with food or without food. The effect of the drug is observed only after using the drug for a period of 3 months or more. In the treatment of BPH the recommended dose of brand or generic Propecia is 5 mg per day. The drug is administered orally once a day only. The effect of the drug is observed only after administering the drug for a period of 6 months or more.
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