Finapro 5 mg Tablet (Finasteride)

Adult dose

As Finasteride, 5 mg should be taken orally once a day, regardless of meals.

This medication should not be used in children and women. Particularly, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should avoid handling broken pieces of this drug, as it may pose a potential risk to male fetuses. While taking this medication, depression or mood changes may occur; therefore, if such symptoms arise, it is essential to consult a healthcare professional. This medication should not be used if there is a history of hypersensitivity to it, or if there are specific genetic conditions such as lactose intolerance, or allergies to soybean oil, peanuts, or beans. Patients with liver dysfunction or lipid metabolism issues should use this drug cautiously and, if necessary, monitor their condition through blood tests. This medication has mainly reported side effects related to sexual function, which may include erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and reduced semen volume. These symptoms are generally mild and temporary; however, if problems persist, consultation with healthcare personnel is required. There have been reports of male breast cancer associated with long-term use; however, a clear causal relationship with this medication is not yet established. This drug may influence the risk of prostate cancer; therefore, regular check-ups prior to and during treatment are necessary, especially for men over 55 years old. This medication generally has few interactions with other drugs, but it is important to inform healthcare professionals if you are taking other medications. Pregnant or nursing women should not use this medication, and exposure to it during pregnancy may affect the fetus, necessitating extreme caution. The safety and efficacy for children have not been established, hence it should not be administered to them. Older adults can use this drug without specific dose adjustments, but healthcare professional judgment may be required based on their condition. This medication may lower prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, so this should be considered when undergoing PSA tests. There are no specific antidotes for overdose; appropriate treatment should be provided based on symptoms. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it is safer not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain on oral/ocular mucosa, rash, hives, and angioedema (including swelling of lips, tongue, throat, and face), shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), liver dysfunction, sudden and severe

Mild side effects

• Erectile dysfunction
• decreased libido
• reduced semen volume
• ejaculation disorders
• breast enlargement
• breast tenderness
• rash
• muscle pain
• myasthenia
• depression

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture exposure. It is preferable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Blue round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP [10 tablets/PTP x 3]