Finast Information

Finast, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Capsule. Enlarged Prostate are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Finast have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Finast. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Finast are Dizziness, Fainting, Chills. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Finast as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Finast go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Finast's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Finast related warnings talks about Finast's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Finast have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Finast may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Finast is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Finast Benefits & Uses
Finast Dosage & How to Take
Finast Side Effects
Finast Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Finast with Other Drugs
Finast Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Finast
Finast Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Finast Benefits & Uses

Finast is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Enlarged Prostate

Other Benefits

Alopecia

Finast 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

Finast Related Warnings

Is the use of Finast safe for pregnant women?

Finast 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 Finast safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Finast on the Kidneys?

Using Finast does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Finast on the Liver?

Finast 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 Finast on the Heart?

Finast is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Finast with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Finast Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Prostate Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Finast

Is this Finast habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Finast is addictive.

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

After taking Finast, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Finast can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Finast is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, the use of Finast in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Finast Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Finast

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Finast, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Finast

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

Unknown