Finasteride (Finasteride)
Overview of 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.
Indication of Finasteride
Indications
Contraindication of Finasteride
Finasteride is contraindicated in conditions like Obstructive uropathy.
Side Effects of Finasteride
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.
Precautions of Finasteride
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.