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Daceram belongs to the group of drugs that support the treatment of urinary tract diseases. This medication is indicated for the treatment of urinary tract disorders caused by an enlarged prostate gland. Let's learn about the use of Daceram and the notes when using this drug to ensure safety and effectiveness for patients in the article below.1. What is Daceram?
Daceram contains the main ingredient Finasteride 5mg and other excipients just enough for 1 tablet provided by the manufacturer. The drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, packaged in a box of 2 blisters, each blister has 15 tablets. Daceram is a drug that inhibits the action of the male hormone testosterone. The process of prostate enlargement in prostate cancer is directly dependent on DHT (the hormone made from testosterone) as its main androgen hormone. Finasteride inhibits the enzyme needed for the production of DHT, thereby reducing the concentration of this hormone in the blood and tissues, helping to reduce the size of the prostate gland.
2. What are the effects of Daceram?
Daceram is indicated for the treatment of the following cases:
Symptomatic treatment of urinary tract disorders due to benign prostatic hypertrophy. In addition, Daceram is contraindicated in the following cases:
Patients are allergic to the active ingredients Finasteride or other excipients in the composition of the drug. Women during pregnancy and lactation. Children.
3. Dosage and how to use Daceram
Daceram drug is made in the form of film-coated tablets, so patients take it orally. The drug should be swallowed whole, not broken, chewed or crushed before taking. The drug is affected by food, so the patient can take the drug before or after a meal without affecting the absorption.
Below is the reference dose of Daceram:
Adults:
Use at a dose of 5mg/time (equivalent to 1 tablet), 1 tablet per day. The course of treatment should be prolonged for at least 6 months, so patients need to follow the medication continuously if they want to achieve the best results. Note: The above is only the recommended dosage of the manufacturer. Depending on the medical condition and health of each patient, the doctor will prescribe the appropriate dose.
4. Side effects of the drug Daceram
The doctor always considers the benefit that Daceram brings to the patient and the possible risk of side effects to prescribe the appropriate drug.
Possible side effects of taking this drug include:
Swelling of the lips, hypersensitivity, decreased sex drive, gynecomastia in both men and women, coldness in sex, any force during sex, decreased semen volume in men during sex, there may be a risk of genital abnormalities in the male fetus if the mother takes this drug during pregnancy. Sexual dysfunction, ejaculation disorder, sexual pleasure disorder during intercourse. Side effects can persist for a while even though the patient has stopped taking the drug before. Note: When the patient appears unwanted effects that are not listed in the instructions for use of this medicine. Patients should stop taking the drug immediately and should notify the doctor or medical officer immediately if there is any doubt about the side effects of Daceram.
5. Daceram drug interactions
Daceram is not allowed to be used by women, children or husbands who are planning to have children. The drug should not be used until the patient has had a thorough prostate exam to rule out the possibility of prostate-related problems such as prostate cancer, prostate spasm or prostate cancer. prostatitis .
There may be other interactions of Daceram with food or other drugs not listed above. Therefore, stop using this medicine and seek medical attention as soon as any unusual reactions occur.
To avoid harmful interactions between drugs when using together, before being prescribed Daceram, patients should list all the drugs they are using such as prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, functional foods. skills, herbs, ... with the doctor to help the doctor prescribe the right medicine for each patient.
6. Notes when taking Daceram
Some notes when patients take Daceram drug as follows:
Be careful when using Daceram for patients who have been diagnosed with liver failure. Before treatment with Daceram, the patient should be examined and clinically examined to rule out the possibility that the patient is suffering from diseases such as urinary tract obstruction (kidney stones, ureteral stones, urethral stones, etc.). ..); malignancies, infections, prostate cancer, spasmodic diseases, bladder hypotonicity, some other diseases due to neurological causes. Taking Daceram for treatment may have the potential to affect PSA test results. Therefore, for accurate results, patients should stop taking the drug at least 48 hours before performing this test. The drug has the potential to change the function and appearance of the breast. Therefore, patients should be informed about this side effect in advance. When there is any change in the breast such as the appearance of a lump, pain in the breast, breast enlargement, nipple discharge, the patient should immediately notify the doctor during treatment with Daceram. Pregnant women: When using Clarixten, there may be potential risks affecting the fetus such as miscarriage, malformation,... Therefore, use this medicine only when prescribed by a doctor on group of pregnant women. Lactation: The drug is known to be excreted in breast milk, so there is a potential risk of harm to the nursing infant when taking the drug. In case the mother has to take this medicine for the treatment of the disease, the patient can stop breastfeeding during the treatment period. Use medication only when prescribed by your doctor.
7. What to do when you miss a dose or overdose of Daceram?
If you forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you remember. The drug can be taken about 1-2 hours later than the daily dose. But when it is almost time for the next dose, the missed dose should be thrown away. Patients should absolutely not make up for a double dose. When taking an overdose, patients often experience symptoms such as itching, skin allergies, nausea, vomiting, swollen lips, convulsions, shortness of breath, fast heart rate,... When one of the above symptoms appears. The patient should stop taking the drug immediately. Notify the treating physician for consultation. Family members should take the patient to the hospital for timely examination and treatment intervention. When going, the patient must remember to bring all the medicines used at home so that the doctor can understand the information and handle it quickly and promptly. Hopefully, the above article has provided all the relevant information about the uses, dosage and some notes when using Daceram. Patients need to take Daceram medicine exactly as directed by the doctor. Note, Daceram is a prescription drug, patients can only use this drug when prescribed by a specialist.
