Prostate Articles A-Z
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There is currently a generic version of Cardura approved for sale. This eMedTV Web page explains the uses for generic Cardura, its available strengths, and some of the pharmaceutical companies that manufacture the medication.
This portion of the eMedTV library explains why there is no approved generic Flomax available for sale. The next patent for Flomax expires in 2009, which may be the earliest date that a generic Flomax would become available.
Generic Proscar is available on the market as Finasteride 5 mg tablets. This section of the eMedTV Web site explains how Proscar works and offers a list of drug companies that currently manufacture generic Proscar products.
As this eMedTV page explains, there is currently no generic Uroxatral (alfuzosin hydrochloride) available. This page discusses when a generic Uroxatral may become available and offers a warning about companies claiming to sell a generic form of the drug.
People with sitosterolemia, a rare genetic condition, should avoid beta-sitosterol products. This eMedTV article includes other beta-sitosterol safety warnings and precautions, and further explains who should avoid consuming beta-sitosterol products.
Two types of drugs are used as medications for BPH: alpha-blockers and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors. This page on the eMedTV site describes both types of medications for BPH, including their potential side effects and timeline for effectiveness.
Precautions and Warnings With Cardura
This portion of the eMedTV library discusses several precautions and warnings with Cardura, including potential drug interactions and the danger of taking the medication while pregnant. This page also outlines who should not take Cardura.
Propecia and Proscar contain the same active ingredient but are licensed to treat different conditions. This eMedTV resource describes each medication in more detail and discusses the different dosages and uses for the medicines.
Proscar is a medication that is commonly prescribed to treat an enlarged prostate. This page on the eMedTV site explains how Proscar works and offers more details on its effects, potential side effects, and dosing tips and precautions.
Proscar alternatives generally include other medications, surgery, or watchful waiting. This page on the eMedTV site describes each alternative in more detail and explains when Proscar alternatives may be appropriate.
In clinical studies, depression was not shown to be a side effect of Proscar. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Proscar and depression, including information on how it is still possible for a person to have depression while taking this drug.
