常吃非那雄胺一定要注意一下的事情

Finasteride is a synthetic 4-azasteroid compound that acts as a competitive and specific inhibitor of steroid II 5α-reductase, preventing the conversion of testosterone to 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It can be used to treat androgenic alopecia and benign prostatic hyperplasia. The 5 mg dose is indicated for the treatment of symptomatic prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and is also indicated to reduce the risk of urinary difficulty and the need for surgery associated with BPH in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Finasteride 5mg tablets are sold under the trade name PROSCAR and are produced by Merck & Co. PROSCAR's prescribing information states that the drug is generally well tolerated, adverse effects are generally mild and transient, and no abnormal laboratory values ​​have been noted.

Things you must pay attention to when taking finasteride regularly:

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. 

Finally, the editor of Medical Companion Travel would like to remind patients who are currently using finasteride that there has been a lot of loose news recently saying that if the patient feels that the drug is not effective after using it, the drug dose can be increased, or that the drug dose can be reduced if the side effects are too great during the medication. These are all without scientific basis. Only by following the doctor's instructions can the drug itself be used to its maximum effect.

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.