description
Fincar is a potent inhibitor of enzyme 5-alpha reductase. elevated levels of 5-alpha reductase have been shown to be responsible for increased levels of DHT ( Dihydrotestosterone ) which in turn can lead to male pattern baldness ( androgenetic alopecia ). the overall concentration of dht is decreased by approximately 60% in patients taking 1mg of finasteride daily.

indications
Fincar is an effective treatment for male pattern baldness ( androgenetic alopecia ) for men suffering from mild to moderate hair loss of the vertex and anterior mid-scalp areas. Recent test results have shown that Fincar is also successful in reversing a degree of frontal hair loss. this point is of particular interest to men disappointed in the limited ability of minoxidil to stimulate frontal hair growth.

dosage / administration
Fincar has exactly the same active ingredients as finpecia ( i.e. finasteride ), the only difference being it is manufactured as a 5mg tablet rather than a 1mg tablet. the desired 1mg dose, therefore, is obtained by splitting the pills. It is advisable to split the pills into 4 equal parts rather than 5 as this can be quite difficult to guage, leaving 4 doses of approximately 1.25mg. The 1.25mg dose will not make any positive or negative difference in results compared to a 1mg dose. Although it is more inconvenient to administer a dosage by this method, the big advantage is cost. exactly the same results are obtained taking Fincar compared to taking finpecia for a fraction of the cost.

side effects
side effects from the use of Fincar are generally mild. these include decreased libido and impotence in 2% of users ( an insignificant number as 1.3% of men who took the placebo during clinical trials experienced the same problems ),
and decreased volume of ejaculate. these side effects disappear if Fincar is no longer taken. Interestingly, they also tend to disappear in most men who continue to take Fincar.

warnings and precautions
Fincar should never be taken by women. It is also possible for finasteride to be absorbed through the skin, therefore it is inadvisable for women to handle the tablets especially if they are crushed or broken. if a woman is pregnant or plans to become pregnant, any contact with finasteride by a developing male fetus may result in abnormalities of the genitalia. Fincar should also not be taken by men who are actively planning a family.
A blood test called PSA ( Prostrate-Specific Antigen ) for the screening of prostrate cancer can be affected by taking Fincar. If a PSA test is undertaken, it is imperative that your doctor is informed that you are taking Fincar.
Also, medical advice should be taken if there is any history of liver disease, as finasteride is metabolised extensively in the liver.

drug interactions
No drug interactions of any importance have been identified.