Finasteride is used for treatment of enlargement of the prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
It is also
used for
treating
male pattern baldness
or
hair loss.
How Finasteride Works?
Finasteride belongs to class of medications called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
Finasteride blocks male hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which is responsible for causing the enlargement of the prostate gland.
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