Fintes 5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Fintes 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It helps to shrink the size of the enlarged prostate gland and relieves symptoms like difficulty in passing urine, urgent need to pass urine, and inability to hold the urine.
Fintes 5mg Tablet is used to treat enlarged prostate gland in men
Fintes 5mg Tablet is used to treat enlarged prostate gland in men
Uses of Fintes Tablet
Benefits of Fintes Tablet
In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia
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Side effects of Fintes Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Fintes
- Decreased libido
- Erectile dysfunction
- Ejaculation disorder
How to use Fintes Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fintes 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Fintes Tablet works
Fintes 5mg Tablet is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It blocks an enzyme which is necessary to change testosterone to another hormone that causes prostate to grow. As a result, it helps to shrink the prostate and relieve the symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fintes 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Fintes 5mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Fintes 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Fintes 5mg Tablet is not indicated in women.
Fintes 5mg Tablet is not indicated in women.
Driving
SAFE
Fintes 5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fintes 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Fintes 5mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Fintes 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Fintes 5mg Tablet to shrink the enlarged prostate and reduce the risk of urinary retention.
- It may take 3 to 6 months to see the full beneficial effect of Fintes 5mg Tablet. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
- Fintes 5mg Tablet is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive.
- Should never be used by women or children. Pregnant women must not consume or even touch Fintes 5mg Tablet.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Androgen Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
5 alpha- reductase inhibitor (5ARI)
Patient concerns
FAQs
Does Fintes 5mg Tablet reduce prostate gland’s size? If yes, how does it work?
Yes, Fintes 5mg Tablet 5 mg decreases the size of the prostate gland in patients of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It is a condition in males wherein there is enlargement of the prostate gland. Fintes 5mg Tablet blocks the enzyme responsible for the production of dihydrotestosterone and lowers the level of dihydrotestosterone, which is responsible for increased size of prostate.
How long does Fintes 5mg Tablet take to treat BPH?
You might be able to notice an improvement in your symptoms within a short time. However, it may take 6 months to see the full benefits of using Fintes 5mg Tablet.
Is Fintes 5mg Tablet safe for BPH?
Yes, Fintes 5mg Tablet is safe if taken according to the doctor’s advice. The side effects are usually mild to moderate, and it is very rare to experience serious side effects with Fintes 5mg Tablet.
Does Fintes 5mg Tablet lower prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels?
Yes, Fintes 5mg Tablet can lower PSA levels. Lowered PSA levels can make it hard to detect prostate cancer. However, Fintes 5mg Tablet does not affect the free to total PSA ratio. The ratio can be used as an aid to detect prostate cancer.
Are the side effects of Fintes 5mg Tablet permanent?
No, the side effects like decreased sexual desire and inability to develop or maintain erection usually disappear after Fintes 5mg Tablet is stopped. Also, the side effects disappear if you keep taking Fintes 5mg Tablet for a long time. Consult your doctor if the side effects worry you.
Can Fintes 5mg Tablet cause infertility?
No, infertility has not been reported in patients. But, using Fintes 5mg Tablet may sometimes cause decreased sexual desire, inability to develop or maintain an erection and decreased amount of semen. Consult your doctor if you develop any of these symptoms.
For how long does Fintes 5mg Tablet stay in your system?
Fintes 5mg Tablet stays for about 3-4 days in your body, but this can vary from individual to individual.
Does Fintes 5mg Tablet affect pregnancy?
This medicine is strictly prohibited for women. Pregnant women should not take Fintes 5mg Tablet due to its effect on the fetus.
At what time of the day should I take Fintes 5mg Tablet?
You can take Fintes 5mg Tablet any time of the day but try to take it at the same time each day.
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