Propecia Mechanism of Action

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Full Prescribing Info

Action

Therapeutic Class: PROPECIA (finasteride) is a synthetic 4-azasteroid compound that is a specific inhibitor of Type II 5α-reductase, an intracellular enzyme that metabolizes the androgen testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT).

Propecia Mechanism of Action

finasteride

Manufacturer:

Organon

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma