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Finasteride (Propecia)

An orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA.
Also Known As:
Propecia; Proscar; Chibro-Proscar; Eucoprost; MK-906; Propeshia; Chibro Proscar; MK 906; MK906; 4-Azaandrost-1-ene-17-carboxamide, N-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-oxo-, (5alpha,17beta)-
Networked: 1561 relevant articles (224 outcomes, 494 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. Thompson, Ian M: 70 articles (01/2022 - 12/2002)
2. Goodman, Phyllis J: 42 articles (01/2022 - 12/2002)
3. Tangen, Catherine M: 37 articles (01/2021 - 07/2003)
4. Lippman, Scott M: 27 articles (01/2018 - 07/2003)
5. Parnes, Howard L: 25 articles (01/2019 - 01/2005)
6. Till, Cathee: 23 articles (01/2022 - 03/2010)
7. Roehrborn, Claus G: 23 articles (08/2016 - 06/2002)
8. Kaplan, Steven A: 22 articles (04/2021 - 10/2002)
9. Lucia, M Scott: 22 articles (01/2020 - 07/2003)
10. Platz, Elizabeth A: 17 articles (01/2021 - 11/2004)

Related Diseases

1. Alopecia (Baldness)
2. Prostatic Hyperplasia (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
3. Prostatic Neoplasms (Prostate Cancer)
4. Hirsutism
5. Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Minoxidil (Rogaine)
2. Dutasteride (Avodart)
3. Flutamide (Eulexin)
4. 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors
5. Dihydrotestosterone (Androstanolone)
6. Doxazosin (Cardura)
7. Testosterone (Sustanon)
8. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
9. Tadalafil (Cialis)
10. Prostate-Specific Antigen (Semenogelase)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Chemoprevention
3. Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP)
4. Castration
5. Aftercare (After-Treatment)