research Level-1 Data From the REDUCE Study and the PCPT Data
Finasteride and dutasteride reduce prostate cancer risk, but finasteride may increase higher-grade cancer risk.
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Finasteride may help treat BPH by affecting certain biological markers.
research Comparison of Clinical Efficacy of Finasteride and Dutasteride as 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitor
Dutasteride is more effective than Finasteride in reducing prostate size and PSA levels, but both drugs have similar side effects.
research Direct-Acting Vasodilators
Hydralazine and minoxidil are blood pressure medications that relax blood vessels, with potential side effects like rapid heartbeat and fluid retention, and are used for severe or pregnancy-related hypertension.
research PD16-01 NEW INSIGHT OF PSA REDUCTION DURING FINASTERIDE THERAPY
Finasteride reduces PSA levels by around 40-50% in BPH patients.
research Inhibition of steroid 5 alpha-reductase with finasteride: sleep-related erections, potency, and libido in healthy men
research Pharmacological Role and Clinical Applications of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors-Review Article for Pharmacists and Healthcare Professionals
5α-reductase inhibitors effectively treat enlarged prostate and hair loss but require careful use due to possible side effects.
research Inhibition of steroid 5 alpha-reductase with finasteride: sleep-related erections, potency, and libido in healthy men.
Finasteride doesn't affect erections much, but may decrease libido in men.
research 311 Novel Penile Ultrasound Technique to Explain Mechanism of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) in Young Patients using Finasteride for Androgenic Alopecia
Ultrasound shows 96% of young men with erectile dysfunction after using finasteride have abnormal penile tissue.
research Five-alpha-reductase Inhibitors for prostate cancer prevention.
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors can lower prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and cause sexual side effects.
research IP28-24 RISK OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION AMONG REPRODUCTIVE-AGED MEN FOLLOWING LOW-DOSE FINASTERIDE USE FOR ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA: A PROPENSITY-MATCHED COHORT STUDY
Low-dose finasteride may increase erectile dysfunction risk over time.
research Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
New steroidal compounds could be effective for treating conditions related to 5α-reductase enzyme activity.
research Efeitos da doxazosina e da combinação doxasina mais finasterida sobre a interação parenquina-estroma na prostata de rato
The combined treatment of Finasteride and Doxazosin affects prostate tissue by reducing cell growth and altering hormone levels.
research Efficacy and safety of Finasteride (5 alpha-reductase inhibitor) monotherapy in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: A critical review of the literature
Finasteride helps with prostate symptoms but may cause sexual side effects.
research Direct Vasodilators and Sympatholytic Agents
Direct vasodilators and sympatholytic agents are still useful for certain conditions despite being less common due to side effects and newer drugs.
research Pharmacokinetic parameters and mechanisms of inhibition of rat type 1 and 2 steroid 5α-reductases: determinants for different in vivo activities of GI198745 and finasteride in the rat 3 3Abbreviations: r5AR1, rat 5α-reductase 1; r5AR2, rat 5α-reductase 2; and DHT, dihydrotestosterone.
GI198745 is more potent and longer-lasting than finasteride, potentially better for treating hair loss.
research EFFECTS OF FESOTERODINE, A NOVEL ANTIMUSCARINIC, ALONE AND IN COMBINATION WITH AN α-RECEPTOR BLOCKER, DOXAZOSIN, ON BLADDER FUNCTION IN OBSTRUCTED RATS
Combination therapy with fesoterodine and doxazosin improves bladder function and delays BPH progression.
research New 5?-reductase inhibitors: In vitro and in vivo effects
Four new compounds were more effective than finasteride in treating prostate issues and hair loss, with one being 100 times more active and safe for use.
research Treatment of actinic cheilitis with ingenol mebutate gel: Experience in four patients
Finasteride for hair loss in young men increases the risk of sexual dysfunction.
research Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Action of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors May Be Mediated by Dehydroepiandrosterone. Letter.
Certain drugs like Dutasteride and Finasteride might help fight SARS-CoV-2 by increasing levels of a steroid called DHEA, which can protect the heart and increase nitric oxide to counteract the virus.
research Evaluation of intralesional injection of platelet derived growth factors PDGF ma in patients with Peyronie's disease
LGF injections may improve early Peyronie's disease by reducing penile curvature and plaque size.
research Theoretical evaluation of interaction of some dibenzo derivatives on both androgen receptor and 5α-reductase enzyme
Certain Dibenzo derivatives may help treat prostate cancer.
research Efeitos da finasterida sobre culturas de células epiteliais prostáticas normais e tumorais em diferentes sistemas in vitro
Finasteride may reduce prostate tumor cell invasion and spread.
research No increased risk of CV events with dutasteride vs finasteride
Dutasteride and finasteride have equal safety for treating BPH without increased heart risk.
research Adverse effects of 5α-reductase inhibitors: What do we know, don’t know, and need to know?
5α-reductase inhibitors may cause persistent sexual dysfunction and depression, needing more research on long-term effects.
research Adverse Effects and Safety of 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors (Finasteride, Dutasteride): A Systematic Review.
5-alpha reductase inhibitors are generally safe but can cause sexual side effects and require patient education on risks.
research Alpha Blocker and 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Prescribing Habits among Urologists and Primary Care Physicians
Urologists prescribe newer medications more often than primary care physicians, who could benefit from more education on treatment options.
research 5α- Reductase Inhibitors in Prostate Cancer: An Overview
5α-reductase inhibitors like Finasteride and Dutasteride may help manage prostate cancer by blocking testosterone conversion.
research Discovery of novel 5α-reductase type II inhibitors by pharmacophore modelling, virtual screening, molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations
A new compound may treat benign prostatic hyperplasia better than finasteride.
research The relevance of using 5α-reductase inhibitors in the conservative management of benign prostatic hyperplasia: A review
5α-reductase inhibitors help manage symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and may also prevent prostate cancer and treat hair loss.