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Side Effects of Finasteride |
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Finasteride Review Questions and Answers
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| Trade Name: |
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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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| Pharmacology - Finasteride |
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| Is Finasteride associated with sexual dysfunction in men? |
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| Finasteride is associated with a erectile dysfunction and a decreased libido in approximately 4-6% of men using the drug. |
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| What is the mechanism of finasteride? |
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Finasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor. |