Finast

Finast has an anti-anthrogenic effect and affects metabolic processes within the prostate tissue.

The effect of finasteride is based on the inhibition of the therapeutic activity of the enzyme 5-α-reductase. As a result, the conversion of testosterone into an active androgenic hormone - 5-dihydrotestosterone - is prevented. The values of this androgen are reduced both in the blood and in the prostate, thereby preventing the growth of tissues of this gland.

The therapy results in a reduction in the size of the prostate and reduces the intensity of the symptoms of the disease.

Indications Finasta

It is used for prostate adenoma when it is necessary to achieve the following improvements:

• reduce the size of the gland if benign hyperplasia is observed;
• increase the speed of urinary outflow processes;
• reduce the intensity of hyperplasia signs;
• reduce the likelihood of the need for emergency surgery due to acute urinary retention.

Release form

The drug is produced in tablets - 10 pieces inside strips. There are 3 such strips in a box.

Pharmacokinetics

The element finasteride is absorbed at high speed inside the digestive system. Bioavailability values are 80%.

Blood Cmax values are noted after 60-120 minutes from the moment of taking the drug. Finasteride has a high level of synthesis with intraplasmic protein - up to 90%.

The metabolic processes of the drug are carried out inside the liver, and the excretion of metabolic elements occurs with urine and feces.

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Dosing and administration

The medication is taken daily for at least six months. In approximately half of the patients, clinical manifestations of the pathology disappear approximately after 1 year from the start of therapy.

A maximum of 5 mg of the drug is taken per day. The dosage is administered in 1 dose, without reference to food intake.

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Use Finasta during pregnancy

The medication is prescribed only for the treatment of the prostate in men, so it is not used during breastfeeding or pregnancy.

Contraindications

Main contraindications:

• severe personal intolerance to finasteride or other components contained in the medication;
• obstructive disorders affecting the urethra.

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Side effects Finasta

Among the side effects of the drug:

• signs of allergy to elements of the drug;
• gynecomastia;
• loss of sexual desire or weakening of libido;
• decrease in ejaculate volume;
• a slight increase in FSH, LTH and testosterone levels that does not exceed the normal range.

Negative manifestations develop extremely rarely and often disappear on their own after some time, without stopping treatment.

Storage conditions

Finast should be kept in a dark and dry place at standard temperature.

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Shelf life

Finast is allowed to be used within a 24-month period from the date of manufacture of the drug.

Application for children

Finast cannot be used in pediatrics.

Analogues

The analogs of the drug are Adenosteride-Zdorovye, Finpros, Urofin, Penester with Prosteride, and also Proscar, Finasteride, Prostan and Finister.

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Reviews

Finast gets good reviews from patients - the drug is really effective, but only if the full treatment cycle is completed. The disadvantages include the fact that in the first week or month of therapy, libido often weakens, but this side effect goes away fairly quickly.