Finastura tablets are a prescription medication used to treat two common conditions affecting men: benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and male-pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia). Finasteride works by reducing levels of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body, an androgenic hormone that plays a key role in the development of both conditions.
Active ingredients in Finastura tablets
Each Finasteride tablet contains:
Finasteride: The main active ingredient. Finasteride belongs to a class of medications called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. There are two types of this enzyme: type 1 and type 2. Finasteride primarily inhibits type 2 of 5-alpha reductase, the predominant type found in hair follicles and the prostate. By inhibiting this enzyme, finasteride prevents the conversion of testosterone to DHT, leading to lower DHT levels in the blood, scalp, and prostate.
Available Strengths
Finastura tablets are available in two different strengths, used to treat the above conditions:
1 mg: This strength is used to treat male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) in men. It helps increase scalp hair growth and prevent further hair loss.
5 mg: This strength is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men. It helps reduce the size of the enlarged prostate, relieving urinary symptoms associated with this condition, such as difficulty starting urination, weak urine flow, frequent urination, urinary urgency, and frequent nighttime awakenings. It can also reduce the risk of acute urinary retention and the need for prostate-related surgery.
Finastura Tablets Uses
Treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): It helps reduce the size of the enlarged prostate, improving urine flow and relieving symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate. It can also reduce the risk of complications such as acute urinary retention and the need for surgery.
Treatment of male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia): It helps increase hair growth on the scalp, especially in the front and middle of the scalp, and slows the rate of hair loss.