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Finasteride

Description

Finasteride is a medication primarily used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland in men (benign prostatic hyperplasia) and male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia). It belongs to a class of drugs known as 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors.

Senses and Usages

1. Medical: Finasteride is prescribed to reduce symptoms of an enlarged prostate, such as frequent urination, difficulty starting or maintaining urination, and weak urine flow. It helps to improve urinary symptoms and reduce the risk of acute urinary retention or the need for prostate surgery.
2. Pharmaceutical: Finasteride is available in tablet form for oral administration. It is often used as a long-term treatment to manage prostate symptoms or hair loss.

Sample Sentences

• He started taking finasteride to alleviate the symptoms of his enlarged prostate.
• Many men have found finasteride to be effective in treating their male pattern baldness.
• The doctor prescribed finasteride to help reduce the size of his patient's prostate.

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