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Finasteride

Definition: A prescription antiandrogen medication developed by Merck Pharmaceuticals and sold under the brand name Proscar. It inhibits the enzyme 5-alpha reductase that converts testosterone into DHT that stimulates the growth of the prostate, thus is a 5AR inhibitor. It is also the active ingredient in Propecia, sold for hair loss.

For more information: See antiandrogen, 5-alpha reductase, testosterone, DHT, alpha blockers.


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