Finasteride
Finasteride Information

About Finasteride

Finasteride used to treat prostatic hypertrophy (enlargement of prostate gland) and to treat male pattern hair loss and is to be used only by adult men.

Indications

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.

Contraindication

Finasteride is contraindicated in conditions like Obstructive uropathy.

Side Effects

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.

Warnings

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.

High Risk Groups

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.