Finasteride 5mg is a generic version of popular branded medicines for the treatment and control of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) to cause regression of the enlarged prostate, improve urinary flow and improve the symptoms associated with BPH, or reduce the incidence of acute urinary retention and reduce the need for surgery including transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and prostatectomy.
Finasteride 5mg
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Finasteride 5mg is a generic version of popular branded medicines that belong to the group called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
Finasteride 5mg shrinks the prostate gland in men when it is swollen. Finasteride 5mg is used in the treatment and control of benign (i.e., non-cancerous) enlargement of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia – BPH).
The prostate gland is found underneath the bladder (but only in men). It produces the fluid found in semen. A swollen prostate gland can lead to a condition called ‘benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)’. Finasteride 5mg causes shrinkage of the enlarged prostate, improves urinary flow and symptoms caused by BPH and reduces the risk of you developing a sudden inability to pass urine (known as acute urinary retention) and the need for surgery.
Finasteride 5mg should be administered in patients with an enlarged prostate (prostate volume above ca. 40 ml).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should Finasteride 5mg be avoided?
Finasteride should not be used by women and children / adolescents, and not be taken by men who are taking Finasteride 5mg tablets or any other 5α-reductase inhibitor for benign prostatic hyperplasia or any other condition.
What is the dosage of Finasteride 5mg?
The recommended dosage is one 5 mg tablet daily with or without food. Even though improvement can be seen within a short time, treatment for at least 6 months may be necessary in order to determine objectively whether a satisfactory response to treatment has been achieved.
How should Finasteride 5mg be taken?
Finasteride 5mg may be taken with or without food. The tablet should be swallowed whole and must not be divided or crushed.
What are the storage conditions for Finasteride 5mg?
Store at room temperature 59-86°F (15-30°C).
Warnings & Precautions
Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle finasteride tablets especially if crushed or broken because of the possibility of absorption of finasteride and the subsequent potential risk to a male fetus.
If your sexual partner is or may potentially be pregnant, you should avoid exposing her to your semen which could contain a tiny amount of the drug.
If you have a large amount of residual urine in your bladder after urinating and/or severely reduced urinary flow, you should be closely monitored for narrowing of the urinary tract.
If you have a blood test called PSA (test used to detect prostate cancer). Tell your doctor that you are taking finasteride. Finasteride can affect the blood levels of the substance being tested, PSA.
Possible Side-effects
The most frequent adverse reactions are impotence and decreased libido. These adverse reactions occur early in the course of therapy and resolve with continued treatment in the majority of patients.
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.
Possible side effects of Finasteride 5mg include:
– Decreased libido
– Depression
– Erectile dysfunction
– Decreased volume of ejaculate
– Impotence
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Mick Norris –
Finasteride 5 mg helped alleviate the pain while urinating, caused by the blocking of my bladder. The medicine was quite effective in delivering the best result within a few days of usage.