你应该知道的非那雄胺的注意事项及副作用

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common disease in middle-aged and elderly men. As the aging of the population intensifies, the incidence rate increases year by year. Differences between ethnic groups will also affect the degree of hyperplasia. Patients will experience lower urinary tract symptoms such as increased nocturia, urination disorders, and post-urinary dripping, which is harmful to the health of patients. It is a 5α reductase inhibitor and has certain competitiveness. It promotes the conversion of human testosterone into dihydrotestosterone, reduces the size of the prostate, improves urinary flow rate, reduces bladder obstruction, achieves the effect of quickly improving the condition, and ensures the physical and mental safety of patients. It is worthy of clinical promotion and use. So, what are the precautions and side effects of finasteride that you should know?

: 1. Before using this product, other diseases similar to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) should be ruled out, such as infection, prostate cancer, urethral stricture, bladder hypotonia, neurogenic disorders, etc. 2. Finasteride is mainly metabolized in the liver and should be used with caution in patients with liver dysfunction. 3. Patients with renal insufficiency do not need to adjust the dosage. 

: Allergic reaction, decreased ejaculation volume, testicular pain, decreased libido, breast tenderness or enlargement, impotence, etc. Here is one thing the editor would like to remind everyone. If you are currently using finasteride, patients must strictly follow the doctor's instructions. A small number of patients mistakenly believe that increasing or reducing the dose of the drug can increase the drug's efficacy or reduce side effects to a certain extent. In fact, this is wrong. Irregular medication may lead to aggravation of the disease and side effects. Only timely and quantitative medication according to the doctor's instructions can maximize the effect of the drug itself.

Note: The above information comes from the Internet and is compiled and edited by Medical Companion Travel (please correct me if there are any errors or omissions). It is only to provide information on the latest drugs on the market in the world and help Chinese patients understand the latest international new drug trends. It is only for internal discussion among medical staff and does not serve as any basis for medication. For specific medication guidelines, please consult the attending physician.