Theophylline-sr and Proscar drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported only by a few people who take Theophylline-sr and Proscar together.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people who take Theophylline-sr and Proscar have. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. With medical big data and AI algorithms, eHealthMe is running millions of phase IV trials and makes the results available to the public. Our original studies have been referenced on 600+ medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature.
2 people who take Theophylline-sr and Proscar together, and have interactions are studied.
What is Theophylline-sr?
Theophylline-sr has active ingredients of theophylline. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 154 Theophylline-sr users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.
What is Proscar?
Proscar has active ingredients of finasteride. It is often used in prostate examination abnormal. eHealthMe is studying from 12,825 Proscar users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.
Number of Theophylline-sr and Proscar reports submitted per year:

Common Theophylline-Sr and Proscar drug interactions by gender *:
female:
n/a
male:
- Thrombocytopenia
Common Theophylline-Sr and Proscar drug interactions by age *:
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+:
- Thrombocytopenia
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Theophylline-sr and Proscar?
Personalize this study to your gender and ageHow to use the study?
You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.
Related 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 .
- Korang-Yeboah M, Rahman Z, Shah D, Mohammad A, Wu S, Siddiqui A, Khan MA, "Impact of formulation and process variables on solid-state stability of theophylline in controlled release formulations", International journal of pharmaceutics, 2016 Feb .
- Dhaval MK, "Impact of formulation and process variables on solid-state stability of theophylline in controlled release formulations", International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2016 Jan .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of the 2 drugs:
- Theophylline-sr (154 reports)
- Proscar (12,825 reports)
Browse all drug interactions of Theophylline-sr and 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 zCommon Proscar side effects:
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 991 reports
- Weakness: 894 reports
- Erection problems: 883 reports
- Stress and anxiety: 845 reports
- Depression: 713 reports
- Pain: 708 reports
- Breathing difficulty: 665 reports
Browse 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 zCommon Proscar interactions:
- Proscar and Flomax: 2,378 reports
- Proscar and Aspirin: 2,053 reports
- Proscar and Lipitor: 1,467 reports
- Proscar and Lasix: 1,188 reports
- Proscar and Zocor: 909 reports
- Proscar and Plavix: 816 reports
- Proscar and Lisinopril: 764 reports
- Proscar and Coumadin: 750 reports
- Proscar and Allopurinol: 732 reports
- Proscar and Prilosec: 722 reports
Browse 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 zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on theophylline and finasteride (the active ingredients of Theophylline-sr and Proscar, respectively), and Theophylline-sr 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. Patients in the study may take other drugs besides Theophylline-sr and Proscar.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 600+ medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
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