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Propecia Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Finasteride 1mg; tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Type II 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor.
How Supplied
Tabs—30; ProPak—90
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
YES
Propecia Indications
Indications
Treatment of male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) in men only.
Propecia Dosage and Administration
Adult
1mg once daily.
Children
<18yrs: not established.
Propecia Contraindications
Contraindications
Women. Children. Women of childbearing potential must not handle crushed or broken tablets. Pregnancy (Cat.X). Nursing mothers.
Propecia Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Propecia Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Increased risk of high-grade prostate cancer. Hepatic dysfunction. Consider doubling PSA in men >41yrs of age without BPH who are undergoing PSA test.
Propecia Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Propecia Interactions
Not Applicable
Propecia Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, ejaculation disorder (all rare).
Propecia Clinical Trials
See Literature
Propecia Note
Not Applicable
Propecia Patient Counseling
See Literature
