The formula to calculate the Finasteride PSA Adjustment is:
\[ \text{Adjusted PSA} = \frac{\text{PSA}}{0.5} \]
Where:
Finasteride PSA adjustment refers to the recalibration of Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) levels in men taking the drug Finasteride. Finasteride, a medication used to treat conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia and male pattern baldness, can lower PSA levels by approximately 50%. Therefore, to accurately assess a man’s risk of prostate cancer while on this medication, doctors often double the PSA test results. This adjustment helps in providing a more accurate interpretation of PSA levels and potential prostate cancer risk.
Let's assume the following value:
Using the formula to calculate the Adjusted PSA Level:
\[ \text{Adjusted PSA} = \frac{4.0}{0.5} = 8.0 \]
The Adjusted PSA Level is 8.0.
