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Propecia
Description
Finasteride 1mg tablets’
Indications
Treats hair loss in men by stimulating hair follicles and delaying hair loss progression.
Pharmacology
Hair loss is a complex pathway that involves a number of enzymes, each playing a unique role in hair growth and maintenance. Finasteride works by inhibiting the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, which converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is implicated in the miniaturization of hair follicles, which in turn delays the hair regrowth process. By reducing DHT levels, finasteride helps to slow down or stop the progression of hair loss in men with mild to moderate hair loss. This also promotes the regeneration of new hair follicles, thereby slowing down further hair loss progression. Finasteride 1mg tablets are specifically designed for patients who have difficulty swallowing tablets and tablets with impaired kidney function. It is important to remember that Propecia is a medication that may have side effects, and it is important to consult a healthcare professional before taking Propecia to ensure it is the right treatment option for you. In conclusion, Propecia tablets’
Treats hair loss in men by stimulating hair follicles and slowing hair loss progression.
Uses
Treats hair loss in men by inhibiting the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, which converts testosterone to DHT. Also reduces the miniaturisation of hair follicles which slows down or stops hair loss progression.
Side Effects
Common side effects may include symptoms such as:
Uncommon but serious side effects include:
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of these symptoms.
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms such as:
Suicidal thoughts or behaviors, including suicidal thoughts or behaviors, and the emergence of symptoms such as thoughts of or actions you would like treated you can be of importance.
Very serious side effects include:
Severe allergic reactions, such as swelling of face or throat, difficulty breathing, and chest pain.
Severe metabolic problems, such as elevated blood sugar and increased glucose levels.
Severe cardiovascular problems, such as an increased risk of stroke or potentially life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias.
Serious cardiovascular effects, such as sudden cardiac death or ventricular fibrillation, are possible symptoms of serious cardiovascular problems, especially in men with previously healthy cardiovascular systems. Patients with existing heart problems are at a higher risk of these problems if they have experienced the signs and symptoms of heart problems before taking Propecia.
Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid handling crushed or broken tablets during and after the treatment to prevent them from becoming pregnant. Women who are planning to become pregnant should consult their healthcare professional before taking Propecia, and they should not handle tablets as they may harm their unborn baby.
Dosage
The recommended dosage of Propecia tablets is 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours in the form of 1 tablet or 5 mg per day. The duration of treatment may be up to 6 months. Finasteride may be used for hair loss in men only, and not for hair loss in women.
Last updated 18 January 2022
The UK patent forPropecia, a hair loss treatment for men, expired on the 11th Oct 2014. A few days later ‘generic Propecia’ or more accurately ‘generic finasteride’ became available from UK pharmacies. A generic medicine is a medicine which is the same as a branded original, but is prescribed and supplied by its medical name, rather than its brand name.
Propecia is a brand name. The active ingredient of Propecia tablets isfinasteride 1mg. Propecia tablets and finasteride 1mg tablets are medically the same.
Dr Fox supplies both from the drug companyMerck(MSD), which held the original patent, and lower cost, which other drug companies have made available since Merck’s UK patent expired.
When a medicine comes off patent price can fall dramatically. Men, who previously paid very high prices for Propecia, may be able to buy medically identical finasteride 1mg at lower prices.
When a medicine is under patent it can only be sold legally by the patent holder. This means the patent holder, which is normally the drug company which paid to develop the medicine in the first place, is free to market the medicine without competition from other pharmaceutical companies. The result is usually very high prices. When a patent expires other drug companies usually start to produce the same medicine, known as a generic copy, and start to compete on price. As a result the cost to patients tends to fall.
The cost to patients of a medicine depends on various factors; how much it costs to produce, how much demand there is, how many drug companies supply the same medicine, and how flexible the market is. Even when the wholesale supply price of a medicine falls, the price patients pay does not always fall by the same amount. Retail pharmacies may try not to pass on reduced supply costs to patients, and instead use falling wholesale prices to boost profits. If there is price competition between retailers, as there tends to be between online pharmacies and online clinics, price to patients usually fall in line with falls in wholesale supply costs, but not always.
Dr Fox is one of the lowest cost suppliers of most medicines for both branded and generic medicines.
At the moment (10 Dec 2014) only three pharmaceutical companies, apart from Merck, are supplying finasteride 1mg tablets. These companies areTrent,Actavis, andMylanAt the time of writing, all are offering their generic equivalent of Propecia at the same price; about 10% less than branded Propecia. Prices will hopefully tumble further in the days and weeks to come (as happened when last year).UPDATE JANUARY 2022Generic finasteride is now less than 30% of the price of Propecia from Dr Fox.
The original patent holder, Merck (MSD) may reduce the price of Propecia, or start to market its own generic finasteride 1mg alongside branded Propecia.
Not all men who previously took Propecia will switch to generic finasteride 1mg, even if the price of Propecia remains high and generic finasteride is a lot cheaper. If a patient is happy with a particular brand of tablet, they often will not switch to a lower cost equivalent, even if they are reliably advised that one tablet is medically the same as the other. Whether or not they switch depends on how much they wish to economise, and all the other factors which keep people buying certain products at high prices when they do not have to.
Finasteride 1mg tablets are taken daily to reduce hair loss in men, and can promote hair regrowth. See Dr Fox for details.
Cheap Propecia may be on its way which would be welcome news to the many men suffering distress as a result of male pattern hair loss.
Dr Fox hampered...thrice daily dosesaid:“I was reluctant to switch to generic finasteride 1mg tablets due to concerns that cost may force patients to pay a premium... Patient factors such as cost and availability of alternative treatments may cause lower cost tablets may still be a good substitute for branded Propecia tablets.
Generic Name:Finasteride
Pronunciation:Fin-AS-sis-ide
Propecia 1mg
AstraZeneca
1mg
Prescription
Propecia is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Finasteride or any of the components.
Before taking Propecia, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in Propecia. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
This medication may interact with certain medications. Inform your doctor about all the medications you are taking, including prescription and nonprescription drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Do not take Propecia without first talking to your doctor.
The recommended dose is 1 mg/day taken orally once daily. The maximum daily dose is 5 mg. To minimize the risk of side effects, take Propecia 1 mg/day and for at least 6 months after stopping the medication. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. The medication should be taken at the same time each day for the best results.
Do not exceed the recommended dosage of 1 mg/day. Alcohol consumption should be avoided. Avoid getting up from a sitting or lying position when taking Propecia. Excessive use of the medication can increase the risk of side effects such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculation problems. It is important to discuss any concerns or side effects with your doctor.
Propecia is not meant to be used as a substitute for sexual health counseling. Sexual activity may be adversely affected by the use of this medication. The most common side effects include:
Contact your doctor or seek emergency medical treatment if any of the following effects become persistent:
More serious side effects include allergic reactions (such as rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, or throat), liver problems, and trouble with sexual intercourse. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience a severe allergic reaction, including difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, chest pain, and trouble swallowing.
Call your doctor immediately if you experience severe side effects that last more than a few days or become persistent. Side effects not listed here may affect more than 1 other person in your life. Talk to your doctor about any side effect you have.
No. Propecia is a prescription drug and should only be purchased with a doctor's prescription. It is not intended for use by children or women.
Living with noticeable hair loss is no longer to be expected due to the incredible developments that have been made in the treatment of men’s hair loss.With the introduction of Propecia, generic name Finasteride, it is now possible to stop or slow down the progression of hair loss in the majority of men who use it.
Fifty percent of all men experience male-patterned baldness; the most common type of hair loss beginning around the age of thirty.
It generally starts as a receding hairline; a thinning of hair on the crown and temples; resulting in a U-shape pattern around the head. In some rare cases, a male may end up completely bald.
The condition is genetic; caused by an abundance of the male hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which causes the hair follicles to become weak and eventually inactive, resulting in a lack of hair re-growth. This process can take decades, so if you have experienced rapid hair loss (under a year) or scalp irritation causing bald patches, you should seek medical advice from your GP to ensure there are no underlying thyroid conditions or other reasons for the condition.
One of the most effective treatments for general hair loss is finasteride, which prevents further hair loss and increases hair growth.
GET AVABLE OF THIS INFORMATIONPropecia is not intended to be, to be taken by men or women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant, as it should not be effective or should we consider it a treatment forulbsing.
is_shamSir, how long do you have hair?
You have been given the medical impression that it should be a slow-release tablet; this is not actually the real effect from this medicine. The active ingredient is Finasteride which means there is not actual dry contact with the film, with the hair growing back. This is no longer the case, and the hair is now fully bald. In fact, it is now possible to stop or slow down this treatment, once you have completed the three treatments listed above.
This product has been proven to be effective in most of these studies; however, in most of these finasteride trials, men were asked about their hair loss, including whether they were taking this product in the UK. Most of the male-patterned hair were not reported as being affected by finasteride, as there was no control group in these trials.
The overall conclusion from these studies is that finasteride will not help with male-pattern baldness, and will only do little to reduce the frequency of spontaneous hair loss.
is safeFinasteride is not known to be able to prevent hair loss, and therefore, it is unlikely that this treatment will help. This product has been shown to be no hard or fast rule for stopping or reducing hair loss; however, in most of the studies this was a safe assumption, and in the three studies included this being the case, men in the UK were correctly assumed to be at risk of hair loss.
Do this treatment work for you? If not, consider talking to your GP.
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