Proscar Generic name: finasteride [ fin-AS-ter-ide ] Drug class: 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors Medically reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD
Finasteride is a synthetic 4-azasteroid compound and specific inhibitor of steroid Type II 5α-reductase, which is an intracellular enzyme that converts the androgen testosterone into
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Drug class: 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors Medically reviewed by Drugs
Finasteride tablets (1 mg) are reddish brown colored, 7 mm round, biconvex, film coated tablets, marked “F1” on one side and plain on other side
The MHRA has received reports of depression and, in rare cases, suicidal thoughts in men taking finasteride ( Propecia ®) for male pattern hair loss; depression is also associated with Proscar ® for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Finasteride tablet is contraindicated for use in women who are or may become pregnant
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication Melanie Morejon finasteride CATEGORY CLASS _ 5 alpha reductase inhibitors STUDENT
Finasteride is approved to treat male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia)
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Drugs in this class are finasteride (marketed as Proscar [finasteride 5 mg] and Propecia [finasteride 1 mg]) and dutasteride (marketed as Avodart)
Uses: -Treatment of patients with hypokalemia when other measures are considered inappropriate or inadequate
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The chemical name of finasteride is N-tert-Butyl-3-oxo-4-aza A Propecia lawsuit was filed after a New York man developed Propecia erectile dysfunction after using the male pattern baldness treatment
Pregnancy Category (US FDA) PO: X Finasteride, a 4-azasteroid, is a competitive inhibitor of type II 5-α reductase
Finasteride oral tablets are available in two brand-name Finasteride (Proscar) is a drug prescribed for the treatment of prostate gland enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH)
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It will increase testosterone levels in the body, which decreases prostate size
Finasteride 5mg tablets (brand name Proscar) are indicated for the treatment of symptomatic BPH in men with an enlarged prostate
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In the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification system, the active substances are divided into different groups according to the organ or system on which they act and their therapeutic, pharmacological and chemical properties