Doxil and Proscar drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Doxil (doxorubicin hydrochloride) and Proscar (finasteride). Common drug interactions include haemoglobin decreased among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Doxil and Proscar. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 16 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Doxil?
Doxil has active ingredients of doxorubicin hydrochloride. It is often used in ovarian cancer. eHealthMe is studying from 10,479 Doxil users. Check the latest studies of Doxil.
What is Proscar?
Proscar has active ingredients of finasteride. It is often used in prostate examination abnormal. eHealthMe is studying from 13,379 Proscar users. Check the latest studies of Proscar.
16 people who take Doxil and Proscar together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Doxil and Proscar, by gender? *:
female:
n/a
male:
- Haemoglobin decreased
- Asthenia (weakness)
- Anxiety
- Arthralgia (joint pain)
- Beta globulin increased
- Blood bilirubin increased
- Bone disorder
- Confusional state
- Delirium (wild excitement)
- Depression
What are the common drug interactions of Doxil and Proscar, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
n/a
60+:
- Asthenia (weakness)
- Blood calcium decreased
- Anxiety
- Arthralgia (joint pain)
- Beta globulin increased
- Blood bilirubin increased
- Bone disorder
- Confusional state
- Delirium (wild excitement)
- Depression
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma Unspecified (peripheral t-cell cancer unspecified): 4 people, 25.00%
- Prostate Cancer: 2 people, 12.50%
- Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 6.25%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Doxil:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Proscar:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Doxil and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Proscar and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Fouda AM, Bazeed AM, "Hematuria and Hematospermia Associated with the Use of Finasteride for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report", Drug Safety-Case Reports, 2017 Dec .
- Fouda AM, Bazeed AM, "Hematuria and Hematospermia Associated with the Use of Finasteride for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report", Drug Safety-Case Reports, 2017 Dec .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on doxorubicin hydrochloride and finasteride (the active ingredients of Doxil and Proscar, respectively), and Doxil and Proscar (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
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Who is eHealthMe?
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