Information about Finasteride

Generic Name : Finasteride
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Finasteride are provided here.

Pronunciation : fin-uh-ste-ryde

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Finasteride, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

Therapeutic Classification : BPH Agents

Trade Names/Brand Names of Finasteride

India :

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International :

Proscar, Propecia

Why is Finasteride Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a synthetic antiandrogen, prescribed for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostate cancer, and hair loss. It prevents testosterone conversion in to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body.

When should Finasteride not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in pregnant women and in patients with known hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Finasteride?

PO- The recommended dose is 5 mg orally once a day.

How should Finasteride be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Finasteride?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of narrowing or blockage in the urinary tract, prostate cancer, trouble in urinating, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It should not be used in children.

What are the side effects of Finasteride?

Genitourinary - Impotence, decreased sexual activity, ejaculation disorder, breast enlargement and breast tenderness.
Body as a whole - Weakness and headache.
Heart - Low blood pressure.
Metabolic - Swelling in the extremities.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, drowsiness and depression.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing and runny nose.