Vaprisol Dextrose In Plastic Container

Vaprisol Dextrose In Plastic Container

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Uses

1.1 Monotherapy

Finasteride tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate to:

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Improve symptoms
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Reduce the risk of the need for surgery including transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and prostatectomy.
1.2 Combination with Alpha-Blocker

Finasteride administered in combination with the alpha-blocker doxazosin is indicated to reduce the risk of symptomatic progression of BPH (a confirmed greater than or equal to 4 point increase in American Urological Association (AUA) symptom score).

1.3 Limitations of Use

Finasteride is not approved for the prevention of prostate cancer.

History

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Other Information

Finasteride, USP, a synthetic 4-azasteroid compound, is a specific inhibitor of steroid Type II 5α-reductase, an intracellular enzyme that converts the androgen testosterone into 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT).

Finasteride is 4-azaandrost-1-ene-17-carboxamide, N-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-oxo-,(5α,17β)-. The empirical formula of finasteride is C23H36N2O2 and its molecular weight is 372.55. Its structural formula is:

  Finasteride structural formula

Finasteride is a white crystalline powder with a melting point near 250°C. It is freely soluble in chloroform and in lower alcohol solvents, but is practically insoluble in water. Finasteride tablets, USP for oral administration are film-coated tablets that contain 5 mg of finasteride and the following inactive ingredients: FD&C Blue #2 Aluminum Lake, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, lauryl macrogolglycerides, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch (maize), sodium starch glycolate and titanium dioxide.

Vaprisol Dextrose In Plastic Container Manufacturers


  • Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Vaprisol Dextrose In Plastic Container (Conivaptan Hydrochloride) Injection, Solution [Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.]

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