Finpro: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

Uses

What is finpro used for?

Finpro is a brand of oral medicine in the form of film coated tablets. Finasteride is the main active ingredient in this drug. Finasteride belongs to the drug group 5- alpha reductase inhibitor . This class of drugs works by blocking action alpha reductase , which is one of the enzymes that can convert testosterone into dihydrotestosterone.

This drug is used to treat medical conditions in adult men that involve illness benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This condition occurs when the prostate gland enlarges and makes it difficult for the patient to urinate.

BPH is usually characterized by difficulty urinating, for example, the flow of urine is weakened or becomes stagnant, or the bladder feels filled even after urinating, it is easy to feel like urinating at night, or a feeling that you need to urinate immediately small water right then and there.

This medication can be used to reduce the risk of getting worse with difficulty urinating and for conditions that make patients needing surgery. This medicine is included in prescription drugs so you can only use it if it is accompanied by a prescription from your doctor.

How to use finpro?

Here are the procedures for using finpro that you should learn.

• Use the dose of this medication according to the direction given by your doctor, usually found on the drug record. In addition, follow the instructions given by the doctor, even if they are different from the instructions on the drug packaging.
• The dose used is usually one tablet per day.
• This medicine should be swallowed with the help of a glass of water.
• This medicine can be used both before and after meals.
• To get the maximum benefit, the patient may take up to 6-12 months.

How to save finpro?

To save this drug, you also have to learn the procedure, as follows.

• Store this drug in a place at room temperature. Do not store it in a place that is too cold, too hot, or in a humid place such as the bathroom.
• Keep this medication away from places where it is exposed to direct sunlight or direct light.
• Do not store and freeze in the freezer.
• Keep this medication out of reach of children and pets.
• The main ingredient of this drug, finasteride, is available in a variety of other drug brands. These brands may have different storage methods for drugs.

If you no longer use this medication or if it has expired, discard this medication according to the proper disposal procedure. For example, do not throw this medication in drains such as toilets. Do not also mix this medicinal waste with household waste.

You can ask your pharmacist or staff from your local waste disposal agency if you do not know how to dispose of the correct and safe medicine, especially for environmental health.

Dose

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dosage of finpro for adults?

Adult dosage for benign prostatic hyperplasia

• 5 mg used once a day.

What is the dosage of finpro for children?

This medicine should only be used by adult men and not intended for children. Do not give this medicine to children and ask the doctor what the potential risks of using it are in children.

In what dosage is finpro available?

Finpro is available in a film-coated tablet form with a strength of 5 milligrams (mg).

Side effects

What are the possible side effects of using finpro?

The use of finpro is the same as the use of other drugs that have a risk of side effects. So, you also have to pay attention to the symptoms of side effects that may appear to you when using this drug.

The following are symptoms of mild side effects that may appear when using this medication, including:

• Impotence or inability to have an erection
• Reduced sexual desire
• Problems related to ejaculation arise, such as the amount of semen produced during sex is getting low.

You don't need to worry if you experience the side effect symptoms mentioned above, because these symptoms will disappear over time. However, if the condition does not improve or gets worse and is not controlled, you can tell your doctor.

In addition, there are other side effects that may occur and are classified as quite serious, such as the following.

• Swollen breasts
• The presence of a lump in the breast
• Breast pain
• The breasts secrete fluid
• The skin feels itchy and a rash appears
• There are large amounts of red rashes on the skin
• The testicles are sore

If you experience these side effects, please contact your doctor immediately for medical treatment.

Not all side effect symptoms are listed above. You can ask your doctor if you experience symptoms of side effects that are not on the list.

Warnings & Precautions

What to know before using finpro?

Before using finpro, there are a number of things that you must learn and understand, as follows.

• Tell your doctor if you have an allergy to finpro or its main active ingredient, finasteride.
• Tell your doctor any allergies you have, including allergies to other drugs, food, preservatives, dyes, to pets.
• Tell your doctor if you have any medical conditions that you have or are experiencing, such as liver problems, prostate cancer, infections, or problems urinating.
• This medicine should not be given to women and children.
• This drug can be absorbed by the skin. Therefore, apart from not being used, this drug should not be given or touched by pregnant women, especially those who are about to give birth to a boy. If this happens, the baby will be born with abnormalities or problems in the genital area. To prevent this, you should immediately wash the part of the body that has been touched by the drug with soap and water.

Is finpro safe to use for pregnant and lactating women?

Pregnant and nursing mothers should not touch, let alone use finpro. The reason is, the use of finpro in pregnant women can cause birth defects in the baby in the womb. In fact, if the baby is a boy, the baby may have problems with his sex organs.

Likewise with the touch given by pregnant women. Pregnant women should also not touch this drug because this drug can penetrate the body through the skin. If it gets absorbed, you may have a baby with disabilities.

This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category X according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the Food and Drug Administration (BPOM) in Indonesia. The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

• A = No risk,
• B = not at risk in several studies,
• C = May be risky,
• D = There is positive evidence of risk,
• X = Contraindicated,
• N = Unknown

Interaction

What medicines can interact with finpro?

Drug interactions may occur if you use finpro at the same time as other drugs. These interactions can cause an increased risk of side effects, but they can also be an alternative treatment to treat your condition.

Therefore, it is imperative that you tell your doctor all types of drugs you use, from prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, multivitamins, dietary supplements, or herbal medicines.

The following are drugs that can interact with finpro:

• diltiazem
• duvelisib
• fluconazole
• fluvoxamine
• fostamatinib
• itraconazole
• nefazodone
• nelfinavir
• saquinavir
• sirolimus
• tacrolimus
• temsirolimus
• terazosin
• voriconazole

What foods and alcohol can interact with finpro?

As with medicine, there are foods that can interact with finpro if taken at the same time. Therefore, do not use this drug at the same time as certain foods. To find out what foods can interact with finpro, ask your doctor.

What health conditions can interact with finpro?

There are health conditions that may interact with finpro. This condition may get worse or it may change how the drug works in the body.

Therefore, tell your doctor about any health conditions you experience so that the doctor can determine whether, in the presence of these conditions, you can still use this medicine.

The following are health conditions that may interact with finpro:

• Liver disorders
• Urination problems

Overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

You may miss a dose of this drug. If you forget, take your dose as soon as you remember. However, if you have indicated time to take the next dose of the drug, forget about the missed dose and use the next dose according to the prescribed dosage. Don't double the dose.

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