Finast Tablets

Finast Tablets – Product Information
Finast (Finasteride) is used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Name of Drug
Finast is also known as Propecia, finastride, Proscar, Finara, Finalo, Prosteride, Gefina, Appecia

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
Finasteride is the active pharmaceutical ingredient contained in Finast tablets.


Manufacturer
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.


Finast prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. DHT is involved in the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Finast is used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate.
Finast may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.


Finast Tablets - Dosage
Use Finast as directed by your doctor.

The recommended dosage, for men only, is one 5-milligram tablet per day.
You may take Finast either with a meal or between meals.
Continue to use Finast even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
Using Finast at the same time each day will help you to remember.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Finast.

Drug Class and Mechanism
Finast is an enzyme inhibitor. It works by lowering levels of a hormone called DHT (dihydrotestosterone), which is a major cause of prostate growth; lowering DHT leads to shrinkage of the enlarged prostate gland.

Finast Tablets

Finast is used to treat enlarged prostate gland (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH) and male hair baldness on top the head and the anterior mid-scalp area. Finast prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. DHT is involved in the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and hair loss. By lowering levels of DHT could lead to shrinkage of the enlarged prostate gland.

Take Finast exactly as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.

Side effects may include impotence, breast tenderness and enlargement, abnormal ejaculation, decreased ejaculatory volume, abnormal sexual function, allergic reactions from the active ingredients, erectile dysfunction, ejaculation disorder and testicular pain.
Finast is not indicated for use by women. Women who are or who may become pregnant must not handle crushed or broken finasteride tablets, because the medication could be absorbed through the skin. Finasteride is known to cause birth defects in a developing male baby. Exposure to whole tablets should be avoided whenever possible, however exposure to whole tablets is not expected to be harmful as long as the tablets are not swallowed.

Finast Tablets

Generic Proscar is primarily prescribed to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia in men. Proscar gradually reduces size of the prostate from its enlarged state, bringing relief to the patient. Finast's main ingredient Finasteride, the same as in Proscar.

Dosage and administration
Always try to take Generic Proscar at the same time each day. It can be taken with or without food. This medicine may be crushed if difficult to swallow.

Side effects
Side effects that may occur while taking this medicine include a change in sexual function or breast enlargement. If any side effects are persistent or become bothersome, consult your physician. Contact your physician immediately if you experience a skin rash, or swelling of lips.


Precautions
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. Inform your physician or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Tell your physician if you have or have had any medical conditions or if you have any allergies to any other medicines or any other substances, such as foods, preservatives or dyes. If you have not told your physician about any of the above, tell them before you take any Proscar.
Inform your physician of any other medical conditions, allergies, or pregnancy. Use of this medicines is NOT recommended if you are female. Finasteride use is contraindicated in women when they are or may potentially be pregnant.

Women should not handle crushed or broken Generic Proscar tablets when they are pregnant or may potentially be pregnant because of the possibility of absorption of finasteride and the subsequent potential risk to a male fetus. Finasteride tablets are coated and will prevent contact with the active ingredient during normal handling, provided that the tablets have not been broken or crushed.