Drug class

5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors

5-Alpha-reductase inhibitors are a distinct class of antiandrogenic pharmacotherapies that block the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme responsible for converting testosterone into dihydrotestosterone, a potent androgen involved in tissue growth. Read more about 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors

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Drugs in 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors

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DUTASTERIDE

5 ALPHA-REDUCTASE INHIBITORS · BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA WITH LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOM
A-S MEDICATION

FINASTERIDE

5 ALPHA-REDUCTASE INHIBITORS · MALE PATTERNED BALDNESS
A-S MEDICATION

FINASTERIDE

5 ALPHA-REDUCTASE INHIBITORS · BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA WITH LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOM
DIRECT RX

DUTASTERIDE

5 ALPHA-REDUCTASE INHIBITORS · BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA WITH LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOM
PROFICIENT RX L

FINASTERIDE

5 ALPHA-REDUCTASE INHIBITORS · MALE PATTERNED BALDNESS
PROFICIENT RX L

DUTASTERIDE

5 ALPHA-REDUCTASE INHIBITORS · BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA WITH LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOM
BRYANT RANCH PR

DUTASTERIDE

5 ALPHA-REDUCTASE INHIBITORS · BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA WITH LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOM
AUROBINDO PHARM

FINASTERIDE

5 ALPHA-REDUCTASE INHIBITORS · BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA WITH LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOM
LEGACY PHARMACE
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About 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors.

5-Alpha-reductase inhibitors are a distinct class of antiandrogenic pharmacotherapies that block the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme responsible for converting testosterone into dihydrotestosterone, a potent androgen involved in tissue growth.

By suppressing circulating and tissue levels of dihydrotestosterone, these agents reduce glandular enlargement and limit androgenic stimulation in responsive tissues.

Consequently, the class is primarily indicated for the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia to improve urinary outflow and reduce the need for surgical intervention, as well as for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia to slow hair thinning and promote scalp hair regrowth.