Finasteride + Tamsulosin Benefits & Uses

Finasteride + Tamsulosin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Enlarged Prostate

Finasteride + Tamsulosin Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 0.4 mg tamsulosin and 5 mg finasteride
Geriatric	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 0.4 mg tamsulosin and 5 mg finasteride

Finasteride + Tamsulosin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Finasteride + Tamsulosin is used -

Moderate

Ejaculation disorder

Mild

Decreased libido
Breast Enlargement
Back Pain
Cough
Diarrhoea
Insomnia
Running nose
Sinus inflammation
Rash

Common

Dizziness
Fainting
Chills

Unknown

Sore throat

Finasteride + Tamsulosin Related Warnings

Is the use of Finasteride + Tamsulosin safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Finasteride + Tamsulosin during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Finasteride + Tamsulosin safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Finasteride + Tamsulosin for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Finasteride + Tamsulosin on the Kidneys?

Finasteride + Tamsulosin is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Finasteride + Tamsulosin on the Liver?

Finasteride + Tamsulosin is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Finasteride + Tamsulosin on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Finasteride + Tamsulosin for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Finasteride + Tamsulosin with Other Drugs

Finasteride + Tamsulosin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Doxazosin

Amiodarone

Moderate

Diltiazem

Tacrolimus

Fluconazole

Tenofovir

Itraconazole

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Phenylephrine

Aliskiren

Amlodipine

Finasteride + Tamsulosin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Finasteride + Tamsulosin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Low Blood Pressure
Glaucoma
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Finasteride + Tamsulosin

Is this Finasteride + Tamsulosin habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Finasteride + Tamsulosin is addictive.

Finasteride + Tamsulosin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Finasteride + Tamsulosin

Taking Finasteride + Tamsulosin with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Finasteride + Tamsulosin

Taking Finasteride + Tamsulosin with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Flomax® (tamsulosin hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 142-143

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1172-1173

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