Finasteride improves certain symptoms, such as difficult or frequent urination. It may also reduce the chances of acute urinary retention and decrease the chances of requiring prostate surgery.
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Description
Finasteride (Proscar or Propecia) is a medication used in dogs to restore infertility issues caused by benign prostatic hypertrophy (an enlargement of the prostate gland caused by hormones) and treat the general clinical signs associated with it.
Key Benefits
Finasteride is a hormone antagonist which stops testosterone from being converted to dihydrotestosterone, the hormone that stimulates prostate growth. Finasteride can be used to help with signs related to benign prostatic hypertrophy such as increased urge to urinate, straining to defecate, and blood in the urine.
How It Works
Finasteride blocks production of the body's male hormone, which causes prostate enlargement.
Indications
Finasteride for dogs is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostate) in dogs.
Directions
Please use according to your veterinarian's instructions.
Possible Side Effects
Finasteride is generally well tolerated but GI side effects are possible and decreased semen volume.
Precautions:
Finasteride is should not be used in sexually developing male dogs, pregnant animals and animals allergic to it.
Human Precautions:
Pregnant or women of childbearing potential should use caution when handling this medication.
Warnings:
Overdoses can be very dangerous. Keep out of reach of children and animals.
Always follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian. If you have difficulty giving the medication, contact your veterinarian.
If you miss a dose, give it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to the regular schedule. Do not give two doses at once.
This medication should only be given to the pet for whom it was prescribed.
FAQ
Finasteride blocks production of the body's male hormone, which causes prostate enlargement.
Finasteride is generally well tolerated but GI side effects are possible and decreased semen volume.
- Young. sexually developing, pregnant, or sexually mature female animals should not be given this medication.
- Do not administer to dogs with known hypersensitivities to this medication or dogs with liver failure.
- Finasteride can be absorbed through the skin and should not be handled by pregnant or potentially pregnant women. Women hoping to become pregnant should avoid the sperm of male partners exposed to this medication.
Contact your closest animal hospital.
