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Finastat 5mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Finastat 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It helps to shrink the size of the enlarged prostate gland and relieves symptoms like difficulty in passing urine, urgent need to pass urine, and inability to hold the urine.

Finastat 5mg Tablet is to be taken by mouth with or without food. The dose and duration of the medicine should be taken as per prescription. An overdose of it may cause harm to your health. It is better to take the medicine at the same time each day and it must be swallowed as a whole. It may take some time for the medicine to act upon the symptoms, so it is important to take the medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.

This medicine is usually well tolerated. However, it may cause some mild sexual side effects such as ejaculation disorder, erectile dysfunction, and decreased libido. Some people may also experience allergic reactions such as itching, rashes, and swelling of the lips or face. If you experience any of these side effects, consult your doctor without delay.

Before starting the treatment, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking any medication for any health condition. This will ensure your safety.

Benefits of Finastat Tablet

In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Finastat 5mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat common hereditary hair loss. It prevents further hair loss and helps hair to regrow. It stops production of a hormone that causes excessive hair fall or baldness and also increases hair growth. It is considered as a safe medicine. Regrowth of hair can be beneficial to your mood, self-esteem as well as your appearance, but you need to use it regularly to get the benefits.

Side effects of Finastat Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Finastat

  • Decreased libido
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Ejaculation disorder

How to use Finastat Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Finastat 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Finastat Tablet works

Finastat 5mg Tablet is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It blocks an enzyme which is necessary to change testosterone to another hormone that causes prostate to grow. As a result, it helps to shrink the prostate and relieve the symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Finastat 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Finastat 5mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Finastat 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Finastat 5mg Tablet is not indicated in women.
Driving
SAFE
Finastat 5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Finastat 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Finastat 5mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Finastat 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed Finastat 5mg Tablet to shrink the enlarged prostate and reduce the risk of urinary retention.
  • It may take 3 to 6 months to see the full beneficial effect of Finastat 5mg Tablet. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
  • Finastat 5mg Tablet is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive.
  • Should never be used by women or children. Pregnant women must not consume or even touch Finastat 5mg Tablet.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Androgen Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
5 alpha- reductase inhibitor (5ARI)

Interaction with drugs

Taking Finastat with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Brand(s): Samlodon, Amodep, Amleod
Moderate
Brand(s): Benikite, Benifor, Beniq
Moderate
Brand(s): Cilniright, D Blok, Bpcrush
Moderate
Brand(s): Renedil
Moderate

Patient concerns

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What is hyperplasia nd wht a treatment
Dr. Banashree Majumdar
Dermatology
Mr. PATIENT is not a medical condition, it's just a histological term mentioned in pathology reports
Sir please advice PSA very rise
Dr. Vijay Sharnangat
Medical Oncology and Hematology
It's benign enlargement of prostate
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FAQs

Q. Does Finastat 5mg Tablet reduce prostate gland’s size? If yes, how does it work?

Yes, Finastat 5mg Tablet 5 mg decreases the size of the prostate gland in patients of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It is a condition in males wherein there is enlargement of the prostate gland. Finastat 5mg Tablet blocks the enzyme responsible for the production of dihydrotestosterone and lowers the level of dihydrotestosterone, which is responsible for increased size of prostate.

Q. How long does Finastat 5mg Tablet take to treat BPH?

You might be able to notice an improvement in your symptoms within a short time. However, it may take 6 months to see the full benefits of using Finastat 5mg Tablet.

Q. Is Finastat 5mg Tablet safe for BPH?

Yes, Finastat 5mg Tablet is safe if taken according to the doctor’s advice. The side effects are usually mild to moderate, and it is very rare to experience serious side effects with Finastat 5mg Tablet.

Q. Does Finastat 5mg Tablet lower prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels?

Yes, Finastat 5mg Tablet can lower PSA levels. Lowered PSA levels can make it hard to detect prostate cancer. However, Finastat 5mg Tablet does not affect the free to total PSA ratio. The ratio can be used as an aid to detect prostate cancer.

Q. Are the side effects of Finastat 5mg Tablet permanent?

No, the side effects like decreased sexual desire and inability to develop or maintain erection usually disappear after Finastat 5mg Tablet is stopped. Also, the side effects disappear if you keep taking Finastat 5mg Tablet for a long time. Consult your doctor if the side effects worry you.

Q. Can Finastat 5mg Tablet cause infertility?

No, infertility has not been reported in patients. But, using Finastat 5mg Tablet may sometimes cause decreased sexual desire, inability to develop or maintain an erection and decreased amount of semen. Consult your doctor if you develop any of these symptoms.

Q. For how long does Finastat 5mg Tablet stay in your system?

Finastat 5mg Tablet stays for about 3-4 days in your body, but this can vary from individual to individual.

Q. Does Finastat 5mg Tablet affect pregnancy?

This medicine is strictly prohibited for women. Pregnant women should not take Finastat 5mg Tablet due to its effect on the fetus.

Q. At what time of the day should I take Finastat 5mg Tablet?

You can take Finastat 5mg Tablet any time of the day but try to take it at the same time each day.

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