Definition: An orally active 3-OXO-5-ALPHA-STEROID 4-DEHYDROGENASE inhibitor. It is used as a surgical alternative for treatment of benign PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA.
Other names MK 906; Chibro Proscar; Propeshia; Merck Sharp & Dohme Brand 1 of Finasteride; Proscar; Propecia; Merck Sharp & Dhome Brand 2 of Finasteride; Merck Frosst Brand 2 of Finasteride; Merck Frosst Brand 1 of Finasteride; Merck Brand 2 of Finasteride; Merck Brand 1 of Finasteride; MSD Chibropharm Brand of Finasteride; MSD Brand of Finasteride; MK-906; Lipha Brand of Finasteride; Frosst Iberica Brand of Finasteride; Eucoprost; Chibro-Proscar; Cahill May Roberts Brand of Finasteride; MK906
turosteride [ 1-(4-methyl-3-oxo-4-aza-5 alpha-androstane-17 beta-carbonyl)-1,3-diisopropylurea,FCE 26073,FCE-26073 ] a 5alpha-reductase inhibitor; structure given in first source; RN given refers to the (5alpha,17beta)-isomer
