Pinoter 1mg (Finasteride)

Adult dose

Generally, 1 mg of finasteride is administered orally once a day, and can be taken regardless of meals. It is generally required to take this medication for over 3 months to see therapeutic effects, and continuous administration is recommended to maintain the treatment effects. Treatment duration and efficacy should be evaluated continuously. If the medication is discontinued, therapeutic effects will be lost within 12 months.

This medication should not be used in children or women. In particular, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle broken tablets, as the medication can be absorbed through the skin and harm the male fetus. During the use of this medication, symptoms of depression or mood changes may occur; if such symptoms arise, immediate consultation with a healthcare professional is advised. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should not take this medication, and patients with hypersensitivity or those taking other 5α-reductase inhibitors should also avoid it. Patients with impaired liver function should exercise caution when using this medication. This medication may cause sexual function-related adverse reactions such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and ejaculation disorders, but most symptoms improve upon discontinuation of the drug. Long-term use may lead to adverse reactions such as breast enlargement or breast tenderness, and reports of rare associations with breast cancer have been noted. This medication may slightly increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer, so regular testing is necessary. There are no specific interactions reported with other medications, but it is important to inform your healthcare provider if you are on any other drugs. Animal trials during pregnancy have reported genital abnormalities in male fetuses; therefore, pregnant women should absolutely avoid taking or coming into contact with this medication. Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established, thus it should not be used in this population. No dosage adjustments are needed for the elderly, but efficacy has not been established. During the course of treatment, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels may decrease, therefore caution should be taken when interpreting test results. There is no specific antidote for overdose, but serious adverse effects are rarely reported. Keep this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to other containers. Finally, the long-term safety of this medication is still under observation, and any abnormal symptoms should be discussed with a healthcare professional.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• severe swelling (edema)
• skin peeling
• difficulty breathing
• severe allergic reactions
• severe skin reactions
• respiratory problems

Mild side effects

Decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, ejaculation disorders (reduced ejaculate), breast tenderness, breast enlargement, testicular pain, hematospermia, hypersensitivity reactions (rash, itching, urticaria, angioedema), muscle pain, myasthenia, depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, orgasm disorder, male infertility, decreased quality of semen, heartburn, dizziness, headache, palpitations, elevated liver enzyme levels, breast enlargement, breast tenderness, rash

This medication should be kept in a place that is not humid, stored in a cool place between 15 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius. Additionally, it is important to store the medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering.

Appearance

Brownish-yellow film-coated tablet with a convex octagonal shape on both sides

Package unit

28 tablets/box [(7 tablets/PTP x 4)], 84 tablets/box [(7 tablets/PTP x 12)], 30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP x 3)], 90 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP x 9)]