Drug Info

Question 1

5 alpha-reductase inihbitor example, dose and tx timeline

Answer 1

Finasteride
Used in BPH, 2nd line.
5mg PO OD
Takes up to 6mo for Sx improvement

Question 2

Alpha blockers, example, dose and timeline

Answer 2

Doxazosin 1mg OD, increased at 1-2 wk intervals according to dose
Tamsulosin 400mcg OD

Both have uses in BPH and HTN.

Question 3

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors examples, doses

Answer 3

Donepezil 5mg OD - Alzheimer’s

Rivastigmine 1.5mg 12-hourly - Parkinson’s Disease