Finasteride
Therapeutic Group
Drugs For Benign Prostatic HypertrophyIndication Dosage
Finasteride is a medication primarily indicated for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia). In the context of BPH, it helps reduce the symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate, such as urinary hesitancy and frequent urination. For male pattern baldness, Finasteride is used to slow down hair loss and promote the regrowth of hair in men experiencing thinning at the crown and middle of the scalp. It works by inhibiting the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone implicated in both conditions.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH):
- Adult: 5 Mg Tab Once Daily, Review Treatment At 3-6 Months And Then Every 6-12 Months (may Require Several Months Treatment Before Benefit Is Obtained)
Androgenetic Alopecia In Men:
- Adult: 1 Mg Tab Once Daily, Review Treatment At 3-6 Months
- Children: Not Recommended.
Content
- Tab 1mg /5mg: Finasteride 1mg /5mg.
Pregnancy
Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised
Stability
- Selective 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitor
Contra Indications
- None Known
Precautions
- None Known
Lactation
- Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Tenderness
- Decreased Libido
- Ejaculation Disorders
- Face Swelling
- Hypersensitivity Reactions
- Impotence
- Lip Swelling
- Male Breast Cancer
- Pruritus
- Rash
- Testicular Pain