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Trade Name: 
Proscar
Propecia
Generic Names:  Finasteride
What is the mechanism of Finasteride?
Finasteride is a five alpha reductase inhibitor that prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.
How is Finasteride excreted?
 How is Finasteride excreted? Finasteride is metabolized by the liver.
 Adverse events in people taking with Finasteride
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Genitourinary Loss of libido, erectile dysfunction
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Pharmacology - Finasteride
Question:
Is Finasteride associated with sexual dysfunction in men?
Answer:
Finasteride is associated with a erectile dysfunction and a decreased libido in approximately 4-6% of men using the drug.
Question:
What is the mechanism of finasteride?
Answer:
Finasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor.