It works by blocking the action of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, which is
For benign prostatic hyperplasia: Adults—5 milligrams (mg) once a day
In humans, finasteride preferably inhibits the type II isozyme
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In a study of finasteride 1 mg daily in healthy men, a median decrease in ejaculate volume of 0
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Absorption In a study in 15 healthy young male subjects, the mean bioavailability of finasteride 1-mg tablets was 65% (range 26 to 170%), based on the ratio of area After 1 and 2 weeks of daily dosing with dutasteride 0
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64 Dutasteride resulted in a dose-dependent increase in hair count (primary endpoint) and hair width after 24 weeks with a
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The development and enlargement of the prostate gland is dependent on the potent androgen, 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
The development and enlargement of the prostate gland is dependent on the potent androgen, 5α -dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
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Eight hundred and ninety-five subjects with BPH were randomized to receive placebo or 1 or 5 mg of finasteride for 1 year
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Type II 5α-reductase metabolizes testosterone to DHT in the prostate gland, liver and skin
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