Finasteride Tablets

Therapeutic Indication

Male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Finasteride

Tablet

Finasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that reduces dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels. It is used to treat male pattern baldness and benign prostatic hyperplasia by preventing hair follicle miniaturization and reducing prostate size.

Speciality	Dermatology \| Urology
Tags	Hair Loss \| BPH \| DHT Blocker
Strength	1 mg
Packing Size	10 Tablets

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Mechanism

Finasteride inhibits type II 5-alpha reductase, preventing conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Lower DHT levels reduce prostate growth and prevent hair follicle shrinkage.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Well absorbed orally.
Distribution: Widely distributed, binds plasma proteins.
Metabolism: Hepatic metabolism via CYP3A4.
Elimination: Renal and fecal excretion.
Half-life: 5–6 hours.

Side Effects

Decreased libido
Erectile dysfunction
Gynecomastia
Depression (rare)

Contraindication

Pregnant women (risk of fetal abnormalities)
Hypersensitivity to finasteride

Interaction

Other CYP3A4 substrates (potential interactions)

Warning and Precautions

Not to be handled by pregnant women
Monitor PSA levels in BPH patients
Use cautiously in liver impairment

Dosage

As directed by the Physician.

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