Propecia (Finasteride)

General information. Propecia (Finasteride) is developed to use by male patients and should not be used by female consumers. It also can not be used in children! The drug has a property that prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in organism. The generic name of this medication is “finasteride”, and mast known name is the brand name Propecia (Finasteride). Propecia (Finasteride) is used for the treatment of pattern hair loss at the vertex and at the mid-scalp areas of the head in male patients. This medication can be applied with food so is without it.

Dosage. Usual recommended dose of Propecia (Finasteride) is one tablet which is 1 mg. applying frequency is once per day. Applying period should be no less then three months. It is the time that is needed to observe the effect of treatment with Propecia (Finasteride). And we recommend to not stopping applying this medication at the time when patient is observing its benefits and positive effects. Continuing applying the Propecia (Finasteride) will sustain and periodically re-evaluated gained by patient benefit and desired effects. If the treatment will be canceled all gained during treatment effects will be reversed within 12 months.

Precautions. Propecia (Finasteride) medication, may be absorbed inside the organism through the skin, which is not recommended to women and children. This medication is prohibited to be taken by children or women patients in cause of its properties! If the woman is applied Propecia (Finasteride) during pregnancy, its effects can cause unpredictable defects of child birth. So if the patient is pregnant or going to become pregnant, the treatment with this medication for such patients is prohibited! Propecia (Finasteride) tablets are coated to avoid unwanted contact with its active ingredient during normal handling, if the pills are broken or crushed the coating will not protect from such contact. If a woman accidentally contacts with this medication from a broken or crushed tablet, immediately wash the contacted area with soap and water it. Before taking this medication, consumers must to consult with doctor and make sure that they don’t have an allergic reaction to finasteride, or to other similar medicine. Applying Propecia (Finasteride) may also increase the risk of developing prostate cancer. Qualified medical specialist is able to perform tests to make sure that the patient does not have any other conditions which may prevent safely using of Propecia (Finasteride). Call for emergency medical help immediately if the patient notice any of following symptoms; breast lumps, pain, nipple discharge, or other breast changes. These symptoms may be a signs of male breast cancer. Applying this drug is also not recommended to patients with following health disorders; liver disease, or abnormal liver enzyme tests; prostate cancer; a bladder muscle disorder; stricture of patient’s urethra; if the patient is unable to urinate; or if the patient have ever had an allergic reaction to a similar medicine called dutasteride (Avodart). During having a treatment with Propecia (Finasteride) patients should not get up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or they can feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.

Side effects. The allergic reactions that patients may observe during taking Propecia (Finasteride) are: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of male breast cancer can be observed by such symptoms as; any breast lumps, pain, nipple discharge, or other breast changes. Propecia (Finasteride) may also cause unwanted side effects. In list of less serious side effects included next signs: impotence, loss of interest in sex, or trouble having an orgasm; abnormal ejaculation; swelling in your hands or feet; swelling or tenderness in your breasts; dizziness, weakness; feeling like patient might pass out; headache; runny nose; or skin rash. Some of sexual side effects may continue even after patient stop taking this medication, such side effects are; decreased libido, trouble having an erection, ejaculation problems. If such trouble are faced the medical help will be necessary immediately! Propecia (Finasteride) may have unwanted reaction if will be applied in combination with some other medications. For example, such medications as; vitamins or herbal products. The patients must to consult with health care specialist if any of listed and even other symptoms occur during applying the Propecia (Finasteride).

Missed dose. Propecia (Finasteride) medication has to be applied carefully with strictly comply of the schedule that is prescribed by doctor! If the dose has been missed, take the missed dose as soon as you remember, and skip the missed dose if it is almost time to take next scheduled dose. Do not take extra portion of this drug to make up the missed dose. It may lead to unwanted overdosing! Clinical researches did not observe any properties of the Propecia (Finasteride) that could provide life-threatening symptoms from overdosing.

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