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Indications

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Finasteride + Tadalafil capsule is used to start treatment for the signs and symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) in men who have an enlarged prostate. It can be taken for up to 26 weeks.

⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.

Pharmacology

Finasteride + Tadalafil combines two medicines: Finasteride, a specific inhibitor of steroid Type II 5a-reductase, and Tadalafil, a selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterase type-5 (PDE5). The 5a-reductase enzyme sits inside cells and converts the androgen testosterone into 5a-dihydrotestosterone (DHT). By blocking it, Finasteride lowers the level of DHT, the hormone that causes prostate growth, and as DHT falls the enlarged prostate gland in men shrinks. Tadalafil is a selective inhibitor of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)-specific phosphodiesterase type-5 (PDE5). It may reduce Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms by inhibiting the action of the enzyme PDE5 (phosphodiesterase 5), which relaxes the smooth muscles of the prostate that surround the urethra. This releases the restriction to the flow of urine through the urethra.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Finasteride + Tadalafil must not be used in pregnancy, and it isn't meant for use in females at all. If a pregnant woman touches a crushed or broken capsule, she should wash the area straight away with soap and water. The capsule is also not meant for use by breastfeeding mothers.

⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.

Adults: The usual adult dose of Finasteride + Tadalafil is one capsule by mouth once a day, at about the same time each day, for up to 26 weeks. It's best taken on an empty stomach. Don't use this combination for more than 26 weeks, because it isn't known whether it gives any extra benefit after that. Pediatric use: the safety and effectiveness of Finasteride and Tadalafil haven't been established in patients under 18 years of age. Geriatric use: no overall differences in safety or effectiveness of Finasteride and Tadalafil have been seen in patients aged 65 years and older. Hepatic impairment: if liver function is moderately impaired, the medicine can be given with caution. If liver function is severely impaired, it isn't recommended. Renal impairment: it isn't recommended for patients with creatinine clearance below 50 mL/min or for those on hemodialysis.

Side Effects & Interactions

Side Effects

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