非那雄胺片治疗前列腺增生需要长期服用吗？

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a disease that is highly prevalent in middle-aged and elderly men, especially as age increases, the incidence of this disease increases significantly. According to epidemiological surveys, the incidence of BPH among elderly men over 80 years old in my country is as high as 60%. BPH can cause patients to suffer from impaired urinary function and symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, and frequent nocturia, which will have a serious impact on their quality of life in their later years. At the same time, BPH has a long course and is difficult to treat. Therefore, research on how to treat BPH is of great social significance. The mechanism of (Finasteride) in treating BPH is to inhibit the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, thereby reducing the concentration of dihydrotestosterone in prostate tissue, inhibiting prostate hyperplasia and reducing its size. So, do finasteride tablets need to be taken long-term to treat prostate hyperplasia?

Is it necessary to take finasteride tablets for a long time to treat prostate hyperplasia?

It is recommended that patients take Finasteride tablets for a long time. Finasteride is a representative drug of 5α-reductase inhibitors. It is a competitive inhibitor and can reduce the level of dihydrotestosterone in the prostate. Theoretically, the reduction of dihydrotestosterone can reduce the size of the prostate, improve patient symptoms, and reduce the chance of hematuria. Therefore, for relatively large prostates, clinical doctors will use finasteride to treat patients, which can achieve better results.

Still need to pay attention

Finally, if you are using Finasteride tablets, you must follow your doctor's instructions and do not change the dosage and time of medication on your own to avoid delaying your treatment progress. In daily life, you should also pay more attention to your diet and strengthen your physical fitness, so that you can better face the disease.

Note: The above information comes from the Internet and is compiled and edited by Medical Companion Travel (please correct me if there are any errors or omissions). It is only to provide information on the latest drugs on the market in the world and help Chinese patients understand the latest international new drug trends. It is only for internal discussion among medical staff and does not serve as any basis for medication. For specific medication guidelines, please consult the attending physician.

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