Fintross is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Enlarged Prostate. Other than this, Fintross has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Fintross. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Fintross include Dizziness, Fainting, Chills. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Fintross as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Fintross 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.
In addition, Fintross's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Fintross related warnings talks about Fintross's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Fintross contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Fintross have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Fintross is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Fintross is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Fintross safe for pregnant women?
Fintross can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Fintross safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Fintross for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Fintross on the Kidneys?
Using Fintross does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Fintross on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Fintross. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Fintross on the Heart?
Using Fintross does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Fintross should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fintross unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fintross habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Fintross.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Fintross as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Fintross only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Fintross in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Fintross
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Fintross together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fintross
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Fintross.
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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
