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Finax is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Enlarged Prostate are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Finax have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Finax depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Finax also has some side effects, the most common being Dizziness, Fainting, Chills. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Finax as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Finax are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Finax's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Finax related warnings talks about Finax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Finax contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Finax with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Finax, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Finax 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 Finax safe for pregnant women?
Finax should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Finax safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Finax on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Finax will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Finax on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Finax on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Finax on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Finax. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Finax on the Heart?
Finax is not harmful for the heart.
Finax 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 Finax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Finax habit forming or addictive?
Finax does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Finax can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Finax is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Finax for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Finax
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Finax together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Finax
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Finax with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
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