Finasteride, sold under the brand names Proscar and Propecia among others, is a medication used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) and pattern hair loss. It is a type II and type III 5α-reductase inhibitor 5α-reductase, an enzyme, converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
Uses: BENIGN PROSTATE HYPERPLASIA
UIPAC: N-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-oxo-(5α,17β)-4-azaandrost-1-ene-17-carboxamide