What is Fincar 5 mg?
Fincar 5 mg is a medication used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by shrinking an enlarged prostate and relieving urinary symptoms. It contains Finasteride, the generic version of Proscar. Additionally, Fincar 5 mg treats male pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia) by preventing hair loss and promoting regrowth. Use Fincar 5 mg only under medical supervision.
What are the Medical Uses of Fincar 5 mg?
Fincar 5 mg tablet helps to improve the symptoms of medical conditions like:
Male pattern hair loss
- Androgenetic Alopecia is a condition that results in hair loss and eventually leads to baldness.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is a condition in which the Prostate grows larger with age. It can cause difficulty in urinating and may not be cancerous.
How does Fincar 5 mg (Finasteride) Work?
Finasteride blocks the 5-alpha reductase enzyme, preventing testosterone from converting into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It reduces prostate growth, relieving urinary symptoms by shrinking the Prostate and relaxing surrounding muscles. Finasteride also stimulates hair growth by lowering DHT levels, which helps prevent hair loss and promotes regrowth in men.
How to take Fincar 5 mg?
Take Fincar 5mg tablet with or without food or as your doctor directs.
It is recommended that you take it once daily.
Follow the exact dose and take it at a fixed duration for better efficiency. To consume Fincar 5mg tablet, swallow it with a glass of water without chewing or breaking it.
Do not take a double dose or higher dose than prescribed.
What are the Side effects of Fincar 5mg?
Side effects of Fincar 5 mg tablets include:
- Problem during ejaculation
- Fast heartbeats
- Body aches
- Depression
- Abnormal ejaculation
- Server allergic reactions
- Pain in testicles
- Decrease sex drive
In case you observe these side effects, then consult your doctor.
What are the Drug Interactions for Fincar 5 mg?
The drugs listed below can interact with Fincar 5 mg tablets. Be cautious and inform your doctor if you take any of them to avoid possible drug interactions:
- Heart Medicines such as Diltiazem & Digoxin
- Antifungal Medicines like Itraconazole
- Anticoagulants medicines
- Atenolol and Propranolol
- HIV Drugs
What are the Precautions and Safety Advice related to Fincar 5mg?
- Patients allergic to Finasteride should not take any Fincar 5mg tablet dose.
- Do not consume alcohol with Fincar 5mg as it may reduce its effectiveness.
- Take Fincar 5mg tablet with caution if you have severe liver disease or disorder.
- Fincar 5mg tablet is not for use in women as it can be harmful to an unborn child if pregnant.
- Do not consume Finasteride tablets for Prostate Cancer.
How to Store Fincar 5mg?
Store Fincar 5 mg tablets at normal room temperature in a dry and cool area. Keep your medicine away from the reach of pets and children and store it safely.
