Alopina Tablet 1mg (Finasteride)

Adult dose

Generally, take 1 mg orally of finasteride once a day, with or without food. It generally requires more than 3 months of continuous use to observe therapeutic effects, and continued use is recommended to maintain the therapeutic effect. The duration of treatment and efficacy should be continuously evaluated. If discontinued, the therapeutic effects will disappear within 12 months.

This medication should not be used by children or women. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid contact with broken pieces of this medication, as it can be harmful to male fetuses. Depression or mood changes may occur during the use of this medication; if these symptoms arise, consult a healthcare professional immediately. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, individuals allergic to this medication or its components, and those with certain genetic disorders should not take this medication. Patients with poor liver function or lipid metabolism disorders should use this medication with caution. This medication can cause sexual dysfunction, such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculation disorders; discuss with a healthcare professional if these side effects occur. Symptoms such as breast pain or enlargement may occur, and these changes should be reported to a hospital immediately. This medication may affect the risk of prostate cancer; therefore, regular check-ups are important for men, especially those over 55 years old. This medication can affect blood lipid levels, so patients with lipid metabolism disorders should have regular blood tests while taking it. No significant drug interactions have been reported, but disclose any medications you are taking to your healthcare provider. Animal studies in pregnant animals have shown that this medication can cause reproductive anomalies in male fetuses, so pregnant women must not take or come into contact with it. Lactating women should also preferably avoid using this medication, and safety in children has not been confirmed. No special dosage adjustment is needed for the elderly, but adequate research on effectiveness has not been conducted. During treatment, blood tests may show decreased prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, so caution should be exercised in interpreting test results. There is no specific treatment for overdose, and this medication should be kept out of reach of children. Transferring this medication to another container should be avoided to maintain quality and safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (including swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, and face), rash, depression, suicidal thoughts, sexual dysfunction (persistent erectile dysfunction and ejaculation disorders after discontinuation), male breast cancer

Mild side effects

Decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, ejaculation disorders (reduced ejaculate), breast tenderness, testicular pain, urine discoloration, dizziness, headache, palpitations, elevated liver enzyme levels, muscle pain, myasthenia, anxiety, heartburn

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container, away from moisture, at a temperature between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius, to maintain its effectiveness and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

Brownish-yellow, double-convex, octagonal film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP*3)]