Fincar

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  • Contains / Salt: Finasteride (5 mg)
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    Fincar Information

    Fincar is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Enlarged Prostate. Fincar also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

    The optimal dosage of Fincar is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

    The side effects typically associated with Fincar include Dizziness, Fainting, Chills. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Fincar can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Fincar go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

    Furthermore, you should know that effect of Fincar is Severe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Fincar has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Fincar related warnings section.

    Some other conditions that can be affected by Fincar are listed in the contraindications section below.

    Drug reaction of Fincar with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

    In addition to the above precautions for Fincar, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.



    Fincar Benefits & Uses

    Fincar is used to treat the following -

    Main Benefits

    Other Benefits

    Fincar Dosage & How to Take

    This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

    Find the right dosage based on disease and age

    Age Group Dosage
    Adult(Male)
    • Disease: Enlarged Prostate
    • Before or After Meal: Either
    • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg
    • Dosage Form: Tablet
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 1 daily
    • Course Duration: 6 months
    • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
    Geriatric
    • Disease: Enlarged Prostate
    • Before or After Meal: Either
    • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg
    • Dosage Form: Tablet
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 1 daily
    • Course Duration: 6 months
    • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


    Fincar Side Effects

    Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fincar is used -

    Mild

    • Decreased libido
    • Breast Enlargement

    Common

    Fincar Related Warnings

    • Is the use of Fincar safe for pregnant women?


      Fincar can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

      Severe
    • Is the use of Fincar safe during breastfeeding?


      In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Fincar in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Fincar is unavailable.

      Unknown
    • What is the effect of Fincar on the Kidneys?


      Fincar is not harmful for kidneys.

      Safe
    • What is the effect of Fincar on the Liver?


      Fincar may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

      Moderate
    • What is the effect of Fincar on the Heart?


      Using Fincar does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

      Safe


    Severe Interaction of Fincar with Other Drugs

    Fincar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

    Moderate



    Fincar Contraindications

    If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fincar unless your doctor advises you to do so -



    Frequently asked Questions about Fincar

    • Is this Fincar habit forming or addictive?


      Forming a habit of Fincar has not been reported.

      No
    • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


      No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Fincar can make you feel drowsy.

      Dangerous
    • Is it safe?


      Yes, but take Fincar only as per medical advice.

      Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
    • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


      There is no benefit of taking Fincar for mental disorders.

      No

    Fincar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Fincar


      Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Fincar together with food.

      Unknown
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Fincar


      No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Fincar with alcohol will be.

      Unknown


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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    B.Pharma, Pharmacy
    5 Years of Experience


    References

    US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Propecia® (finasteride)

    KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 302-303

    April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 570-571

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