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Contraindications for Proscar Use

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Proscar as follows: Proscar is significantly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, metabolism of Proscar could be slowed down. Slowing down of the drug metabolism can result in increased risk for compromised therapeutic benefits with the medication. Proscar should be administered cautiously in individuals with history of compromised liver function. Do not use this medication if you have history of allergy or serious side-effects to [...]

How to Take Proscar

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Proscar as follows: Do not crush or chew the tablet. Take the tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on this [...]

Mechanism of Action of Proscar

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon mechanism of action of Proscar as follows: The male sex hormone, testosterone, is acted upon by an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase and is converted into a variant of testosterone called, Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT can act on the prostate and cause the gland to grow in size, resulting in prostatic hyperplasia. Increased DHT is also considered to be a significant factor in causing prostate cancer. Increased DHT concentrations is also considered a [...]

Therapeutic Uses and Indications of Proscar Use

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and indications of Proscar use as follows: In males, prostate is a gland of walnut size, surrounding the urethra and located just below the neck of the urinary bladder. In some individuals, especially senior males, prostate could get enlarged due to various reasons, which is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This enlargement of prostate can compress the urethra passing through the prostate, obstruct the free flow of urine, and [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Procardia-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Procardia as follows: Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypotension, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by Procardia. Try changing the positions very slowly, as sudden change of positions can make the hypotensive episodes even worse [...]