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Prescription, Pharmacy & Cancer Drugs » Men's Health » Proscar (Finasteride) Proscar (Finasteride) is an androgen hormone inhibitor used in men to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) which is swelling of the prostate. This medicine works by lowering the amount of a hormone in your body called dihydrotestosterone or DHT. Reducing this hormone level in your body may help to reduce the swelling of the prostate and reduce the symptoms of BPH. Buy Proscar (Finasteride) and other Men's Health products online at Medstore. Buy Online at Medstore - Click Here!
About Proscar (Finasteride): Product Type: Men's Health Brand name: Proscar Generic name: Finasteride What is the most important information I should know about Proscar? • Women who are or who may become pregnant must not handle crushed or broken Proscar tablets. The medication could be absorbed through the skin. Proscar is known to cause birth defects in a developing male baby. Exposure to whole tablets should be avoided whenever possible however exposure to whole tablets is not expected to be harmful as long as the tablets are not swallowed. What is Proscar? • Proscar prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. DHT is involved in the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and hair loss. • Proscar is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). Proscar is also used to reduce hair loss due to male pattern baldness. • Proscar may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Proscar? • Before taking this medication tell your doctor if you have liver disease. You may not be able to take Proscar or you may need a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment. • Proscar is intended for use by men only. • Proscar is not indicated for use by women. Do not take or handle this medication if you are pregnant or are could become pregnant during treatment. Proscar is in the FDA pregnancy category X. This means that it is known to cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Women who are or who may become pregnant must not handle crushed or broken Proscar tablets. The medication could be absorbed through the skin. Proscar is known to cause birth defects in a developing male baby. Exposure to whole tablets should be avoided whenever possible however exposure to whole tablets is not expected to be harmful as long as the tablets are not swallowed. • It is not known whether Proscar passes into breast milk. Proscar is not intended for use by women. Do not take this medication if you are breast-feeding a baby. How should I take Proscar? • Take Proscar exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions ask your pharmacist nurse or doctor to explain them to you. • Take each dose with a full glass of water. • Proscar can be taken with or without food. • It is important to take Proscar regularly to get the most benefit. • Your doctor may perform blood tests or other forms of monitoring during treatment with Proscar. One of the tests that may be performed is called PSA (prostate-specific antigen). This test is used to help detect prostate cancer. Proscar will reduce the amount of PSA measured in the blood. Your doctor is aware of this effect and can still use PSA to help detect prostate cancer. • Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose? • Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However if it is almost time for the next dose skip the dose you missed and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose unless otherwise directed. What happens if I overdose? • Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected. • Symptoms of a Proscar overdose are not known. What should I avoid while taking Proscar? • There are no restrictions on food beverages or activities during treatment with Proscar unless your doctor directs otherwise. What are the possible side effects of Proscar? • Stop taking Proscar and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips tongue or face; or hives). • Other less serious side effects have been reported but usually resolve with continued treatment. Continue to take Proscar and notify your doctor if you experience decreased libido (sex drive); decreased volume of ejaculate; impotence (trouble getting or keeping an erection); or breast tenderness or enlargement. • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What other drugs will affect Proscar? • There are no known interactions between Proscar and other medications. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines including vitamins minerals and herbal products. Generic Proscar (Finasteride) Finalo-5 Frt-5 Ftr Soypecia 5mg 120 tabs 5mg 240 tabs 5mg 60 tabs 5mg 30 tabs 5mg 90 tabs Finasteride Proscar
View more Men's Health Prescription, Pharmacy & Cancer Drugs: Arimidex (Anastrozole) Arimidex (Anastrozole) blocks the use of estrogen by certain types of breast cancer that require estrogen to grow. Buy Arimidex (Anastrozole) and other Cancer products online at Medstore. About Arimidex (Anastrozole): Product Type: Cancer Brand name: Arimidex Generic name: Anastrozole What is the most important information I should know about arimidex? Before taking arimidex tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or if you take other medications. You may not be able to take arimidex or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment. What is arimidex? Arimidex blocks the use of estrogen by certain types of breast cancer that require estrogen to grow. Arimidex is used to treat breast cancer. Arimidex may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. Who should not take arimidex? Before taking arimidex tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or if you take other medications. You may not be able to take arimidex or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment. Arimidex is in the FDA pregnancy category D. This means that arimidex is known to harm an unborn baby. Do not take arimidex if you are pregnant. It is not known whether arimidex passes into breast milk. Do not take arimidex if you are breast-feeding a baby. How should I take arimidex? Take arimidex exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions ask your pharmacist nurse or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. Arimidex is usually taken once a day. Follow your doctor's instructions. Arimidex can be taken with or without food. Store arimidex at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose? Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless your doctor directs otherwise. What happens if I overdose? An overdose of arimidex is unlikely to threaten life. Call an emergency room or a poison control center for advice if you suspect that a very large dose of arimidex has been ingested. What should I avoid while taking arimidex? There are no restrictions on food beverages or activities while taking arimidex unless otherwise directed by your doctor. What are the possible side effects of arimidex? Stop taking arimidex and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips tongue or face; or hives) to arimidex. Other less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take arimidex and talk to your doctor if you experience • diarrhea; • nausea or vomiting; • constipation; • weakness; • muscle or bone pain; • headache; • hot flashes; • shortness of breath or coughing; • dizziness; • swelling or water retention; • loss of appetite; • vaginal dryness; • weight gain; or • rash. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What other drugs will affect arimidex? There are no known interactions between arimidex and other medications. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines during treatment with arimidex. Generic Arimidex (Anastrozole) Altraz Anastrole 1mg 10 tabs 1mg 20 tabs 1mg 40 tabs 1mg 30 tabs 1mg 50 tabs Anastrozole Arimidex
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