Results for tag: "Finasteride"

Finasteride is a drug used to treat endocrine and metabolic disorders. It is a type II 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, which works by blocking the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This helps to reduce the symptoms of conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and male pattern baldness. Finasteride is also used to treat hirsutism, a condition characterized by excessive hair growth in women. Finasteride is available in both oral and topical formulations. Oral finasteride is typically prescribed for BPH and male pattern baldness, while topical finasteride is used to treat hirsutism. Finasteride is generally well-tolerated, with few side effects. The Finasteride market is a growing one, with many companies offering products for the treatment of endocrine and metabolic disorders. Some of the major players in the market include Merck & Co., Inc., Pfizer, Inc., GlaxoSmithKline plc, and Mylan N.V. Show Less Read more