Difference between revisions of "Finasteride (Proscar)"

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==History of changes in FDA indication==
 
==History of changes in FDA indication==
 
''No antineoplastic label, at this time.''
 
''No antineoplastic label, at this time.''
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*1992-06-19: Initial approval
  
 
==Also known as==
 
==Also known as==

Revision as of 13:30, 23 September 2023

General information

Class/mechanism: 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor; inhibits conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Specifically and competitively inhibits Type II 5α-reductase by forming a stable enzyme-drug complex.[1][2]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a

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Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

No antineoplastic label, at this time.

  • 1992-06-19: Initial approval

Also known as

  • Brand name: Proscar

References