Benstat | Mechanism of Action

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Action

Finasteride competitively and specifically inhibits 5-alpha-reductase that metabolizes testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the prostate gland, liver and skin. Development of prostate gland is dependent on DHT. Finasteride has no affinity for the androgen receptor and the hypothalamic pituitary-testicular axis does not appear to be affected.

Benstat Mechanism of Action

finasteride

Manufacturer:

Biolab

Distributor:

Biopharm