Finasteride Oral

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drug details
nameFinasteride
formOral
classification5-alpha reductase inhibitor
pharmacokinetics
absorptionWell absorbed after oral administration, reaching peak plasma concentrations within 1-2 hours.
distributionDistributed throughout the body, with high concentrations in the prostate gland.
metabolismPrimarily metabolized in the liver.
excretionExcreted mainly in the feces (as metabolites), with a small amount excreted in the urine.
suggested dosage
adult male 25 70kg5 mg once daily
indications
1Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) to reduce the risk of acute urinary retention and the need for surgery.
2Male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) in the scalp.
safety pregnancyCategory X. Finasteride is absolutely contraindicated in pregnant women or women who may become pregnant. It can cause severe abnormalities in a male fetus. A patient should never handle this medication if pregnant or may become pregnant, and appropriate precautions should be taken. If a woman becomes pregnant while the man is taking this medication, the prescription should be stopped immediately and healthcare should be sought.
safety breastfeedingNot recommended. It is not known if finasteride or its metabolites are excreted in human milk.
side effects
1Decreased libido
2Erectile dysfunction
3Ejaculatory dysfunction
4Gynecomastia (breast enlargement)
5Breast tenderness
6Headache
7Dizziness
8Rash
9Decreased sperm count and/or quality.
alternatives
1Dutasteride
2Tamsulosin
3Terazosin
4Alfuzosin
contraindications
1Pregnancy or potential for pregnancy (in any female, including partners of male patients)
2Hypersensitivity to finasteride or any of the ingredients
interactions
1Potentially interacts with other medications that may affect liver function or enzyme activity.
2Not typically recommended in use with CYP3A4 inhibitors or inducers.
warnings precautions
1Regular blood tests may be advisable, particularly for monitoring liver function, while on this medication
2Patients should be advised to report any unusual changes in their breasts, or any changes to sexual function, immediately to their healthcare provider
3Long-term use should be carefully evaluated and monitored.
additional informations
1Finasteride can reduce prostate size and improve urinary flow, but the full effects may take several months to manifest.
2Careful consideration should be given to potential side effects, especially concerning sexual function.
3Patients with pre-existing conditions that could be affected by finasteride should be informed thoroughly of the possible interactions.

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