5-alpha-reductase inhibitor (type II)

The 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor (type II) class covers 1 of the active ingredients in this catalogue, including Finasteride. Ingredients in one class share a mechanism of action, so their interactions, contraindications and typical side effects tend to overlap.

Active ingredients

• Finasteride

  5-alpha-reductase inhibitor (type II)

  G04CB01

  Finasteride is a selective 5-alpha-reductase type II inhibitor used in male pattern hair loss (1mg) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (5mg). It reduces dihydrotestosterone production, slowing or partially reversing androgen-driven hair loss in men.

Medications

• 
  Propecia

  Finasteride

  1mg

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