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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 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 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.
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.
What is the effect of Finast on the Kidneys?
Using Finast does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
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.
What is the effect of Finast on the Heart?
Finast is not harmful for the heart.
Finast 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 Finast unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Finast habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Finast is addictive.
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.
Is it safe?
Finast is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Finast in mental disorders is not effective.
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.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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