Therapinas Tablets (Finasteride)

Adult dose

As finasteride, take 5 mg orally once daily, regardless of meals. Even if symptoms improve during treatment, a minimum of 6 months of therapy is required.

This medication should not be used by children or women. In particular, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should not handle broken pieces of this medication, as it may pose a potential risk to a male fetus. Depression or mood changes may occur while taking this medication, so it is important to closely monitor any changes in mental state and consult a healthcare professional if abnormal symptoms arise. Individuals with allergies to this medication or its components, women, children, and those with certain genetic lactase metabolism disorders should not use it. Patients with liver function issues should exercise particular caution when using this medication. Generally, this medication is well-tolerated, but side effects related to sexual function may occur. Erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and ejaculation disorders have been reported, and some individuals may stop treatment due to these symptoms. There is a rare possibility of serious side effects such as breast cancer occurring with long-term use, so it's important to consult healthcare providers if treatment is prolonged. This medication has minimal interactions with other drugs, but it’s essential to inform healthcare providers of any other medications being taken. Pregnant women should not take this medication or handle broken pieces, and lactating women are also advised against its use. Safety and efficacy for children have not been established, so it should not be administered to them. Elderly patients can use it without specific dosage adjustments, although caution is advised based on their physical condition. This medication may lower prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, so it is important to inform healthcare providers during PSA testing and to carefully assess any changes in PSA levels. There is no specific antidote for overdose, and no serious side effects have been reported with overdose.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice of the skin or eyes, systemic lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision changes, paralysis, significant decrease in urine output, systemic reactions

Mild side effects

• Erectile dysfunction
• decreased libido
• decreased ejaculate
• ejaculation disorders
• breast enlargement
• breast tenderness
• rash
• myalgia
• muscle weakness
• depression

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air exposure and kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain effectiveness and prevents degradation.

Appearance

Blue round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP (10 tablets/PTP x 3)