Finasteride
About Finasteride
Early data indicate that Finasteride is useful in the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); and also in male pattern baldness. Results of therapy may take several months. Take as directed, with fluids, 30 minutes before or 2 hours after meals.
Finasteride, a type of steroid reductase inhibitor, treats urinary problems in patients having an enlarged prostate gland. It also lowers the risk of needing surgery to treat this condition. It works by reducing the amount of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) hormone in the body. This makes the prostate gland smaller, which relieves urinary problems.
Avoid use this medicine entirely if you have allergies or if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have a blockage in the urinary tract, problems of the bladder, prostate cancer, a bladder infection, severe trouble urinating, a history of increased serum prostate-specific antigen levels or liver problems.
This medicine may have side effects that include decreased sexual desire or ability, severe allergic reactions, breast enlargement, depression, lumps, pain, or tenderness, nipple discharge and testicular pain. You may experience decreased libido or impotence during therapy. Report any increase in urinary volume or voiding patterns occurs.
It is administered orally, with or without food, usually once a day, or as prescribed by your doctor. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. It may take 6-12 months to notice a significant change in the condition.
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Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Finasteride
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.
What are the contraindications of Finasteride ?
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Finasteride ?
Headache
Edema (Swelling)
Abnormal Hair Growth On A Women Face And Body
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Finasteride
Is It safe with alcohol?
No interaction found.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Finasteride may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Finasteride is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no interaction between liver impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any overdose instructions?
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Finasteride
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Finasteride as ingredient
- Finax 1Mg Tablet
Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd
- Radixil F Lotion
Signova Pharma Pvt Ltd
- Tricofin 1Mg Tablet
Zyris Derma Care (P) Ltd
- Urifinet 0.4 Mg/5 Mg Tablet
Invision Medi Sciences Pvt Ltd
- Tugain Men Solution
Cipla Ltd
- Minoxy F Solution
Maxamus International
- Xtin Plus 5Mg/1Mg Tablet
Maxamus International
- Finalo 1Mg Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Bio Hair F 1Mg Tablet
Vindeca Life Sciences
- Rutoxy F Hair Growth Spray
Woakes Pharma
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medication is used for treating benign enlarged prostate and hair loss in the scalp of men. The active constituent of this medication belongs to the class of 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that acts as an antiandrogen thereby lowering the production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in certain body parts like hair follicles and prostate gland.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Finasteride ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Disease
Interaction with Food
FAQs about Finasteride
Ques : What is this Finasteride used for?
Ans : Finasteride is used to increase hair growth and prevent hair loss in men.
Ques : What is the work action of this Finasteride?
Ans : It works by reducing the amount of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) hormone in the body. This makes the prostate gland smaller, which relieves urinary problems.
Ques : What are the side effects of this Finasteride?
Ans : This medicine may have side effects that include decreased sexual desire or ability, severe allergic reactions, breast enlargement, depression, lumps, pain, or tenderness, nipple discharge and testicular pain.
Ques : How long does Finasteride take to show effect?
Ans : It takes about 3 months or more to get the result.
Ques : Is Finasteride safe for usage in pregnant women?
Ans : No,it’s not safe for pregnant women or those trying to conceive must not take this medication.
Ques : How is this Finasteride medication administered?
Ans : This medication is administered orally.
References
Finasteride-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/finasteride
Finasteride-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01216
FINASTERIDE tablet, solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=FINASTERIDE
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