Prostate Flashcards
Dutasteride
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Avodart
* May cause gynecomastia and sexual dysfunction
* NIOSH med
* Women who are/may become pregnant should not take or handle med
BPH
Oral solid
Finasteride
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Proscar
* May cause gynecomastia and sexual dysfunction
* NIOSH med
* Women who are/may become pregnant should not take or handle med
Alopecia, BPH
Oral solid
Bicalutamide
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Casodex
* High-alert & NIOSH med
* May cause gynecomastia, hot flashes, and N/V
Prostate cancer
Oral solid
Alfuzosin
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Uroxatral
* Interacts with certain meds (clarithromycin, fluconazole, etc.)
* May cause dizziness and hypotension, especially when taken with blood pressure lowering meds (ACEIs, ARBs, diuretics, etc.)
* Should be taken with food
BPH
Oral solid
Doxazosin
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Cardura
* Beers med
* Extended-release version should be taken with food
* May cause dizziness and hypotension, especially when taken with blood pressure lowering meds (ACEIs, ARBs, diuretics, etc.)
BPH, hypertension
Oral solid
Silodosin
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Rapaflo
* Interacts with certain meds (clarithromycin, fluconazole, etc.)
* May cause dizziness and hypotension, especially when taken with blood pressure lowering meds (ACEIs, ARBs, diuretics, etc.)
* Should be taken with food
BPH
Oral solid
Tamsulosin
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Flomax
* Interacts with certain meds (clarithromycin, fluconazole, etc.)
* May cause dizziness and hypotension, especially when taken with blood pressure lowering meds (ACEIs, ARBs, diuretics, etc.)
* Should be taken 30 minutes after a meal
BPH
Oral solid
Terazosin
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Hytrin
* Beers med
* May cause dizziness and hypotension, especially when taken with blood pressure lowering meds (ACEIs, ARBs, diuretics, etc.)
BPH, hypertension
Oral solid
Dutasteride/tamsulosin
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Jalyn
* Same special considerations as individual ingredients
BPH
Oral solid
