Proscar Disease Interactions
There are 2 disease interactions with Proscar (finasteride).
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors (applies to Proscar) liver disease
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility.
Finasteride and dutasteride are extensively metabolized by the liver. Therapy with these drugs should be administered cautiously in patients with liver disease as exposure could be higher.
Finasteride (applies to Proscar) urinary obstruction
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Urinary Tract Obstruction
Patients with large residual urinary volume and/or severely diminished urinary flow should be carefully monitored for obstructive uropathy. These patients may not be candidates for finasteride therapy.
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Proscar drug interactions
There are 25 drug interactions with Proscar (finasteride).
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| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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