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Mechanism of Action of Finasteride

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon mechanism of action of finasteride 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 Finasteride Use

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and indications of finasteride 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 observed while taking Prednisone-6

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking prednisone as follows: A lot of other nonprescription products and prescription medications can also influence the activity of prednisone in the body. So, be sure to mention your physician and pharmacist regarding your history with prednisone and check with them regarding safety, in the event you are being started on any new medications. Your physician could change the dose of prednisone, based on the [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Prednisone-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking prednisone as follows: Prednisone carries the risk of immune suppression and thereby, increases susceptibility to infections. Prednisone use in immunosuppressed individuals can lead to fresh episodes of opportunistic infections, such as, candidiasis and activate latent or inactive infections, such as, chicken pox and tuberculosis. Discuss with your physician regarding your history of any recurrent and opportunistic infections, along with possibility of activation of any [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Prednisone-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking prednisone as follows: Inflammatory response and inflammatory mediators are needed for migration of white blood cells and healing proteins into any wounded tissue, which are essential to promote healing. Inhibition of inflammatory response by prednisone can inhibit migration of white blood cells and healing proteins to the damaged tissue and thus contribute to poor wound healing. So, prednisone use is discouraged in individuals with [...]