| Drug Name: | Finasteride |
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| Drug Class: | 5-alpha reductase inhibitor |
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| Mechanism of Action: | - Inhibits the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by blocking the enzyme 5-alpha reductase
- Reduces the size of the prostate gland in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
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| Use: | - Treatment of BPH
- Treatment of male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia)
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| Side Effects: | - Decreased libido
- Erectile dysfunction
- Decreased ejaculate volume
- Breast tenderness or enlargement
- Depression
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| Contraindications: | - Pregnancy (category X)
- Hypersensitivity to finasteride or any component of the formulation
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