GENESIS PROSTERID PROSCAR FILGRASTINE HAIRFIN XANDROX PROSTRYL TB FENSTAR FINASTA

Dose: 5 mg
Single Dose: 5 (5)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: PO
Instructions: As Required

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Instructions: Not recommended in this age group

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. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Azasteroid. It belongs to Androgen antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Anti Allergic Agent pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Finasteride is 372.50. It is weakly acidic drug and Its pKa is 15.91.

Finasteride is contraindicated in conditions like Obstructive uropathy.

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Finasteride, which give rise to further complications include Impotence, Decreased libido, Decreased ejaculation, Testicular pain, Tenderness & Enlargement of breast.

Finasteride is primarily indicated in conditions like Alopecia, Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Male-pattern baldness in men, Prostatic cancer, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Hair loss.

No data regarding the interactions of Finasteride was found.

Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.

Finasteride should be used with caution in patients with liver disease, prostate cancer, urinary tract disease and of any drug allergies. Finasteride should not be used in women or children. The drug can be absorbed through the skin. If the film coating of the tablet has been broken or the tablet crushed, it should not be handled by a woman who is pregnant. Any contact with finasteride by a developing male fetus could result in abnormalities of the external genitalia. Finasteride should not be used during pregnancy. This medication is not indicated for use in women.