5-alpha reductase inhibitor
This page covers all 5-alpha reductase inhibitor drugs tracked by Drug Landscape: marketed products and active clinical-stage compounds, targeting 5-alpha reductase (type 1 and type 2), 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase/Delta 5-->4-isomerase type 1, Cytochrome P450 2C19, Cytochrome P450 2C9, 5-alpha reductase.
Targets
5-alpha reductase (type 1 and type 2) · 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase/Delta 5-->4-isomerase type 1, Cytochrome P450 2C19, Cytochrome P450 2C9 · 5-alpha reductase · 5-alpha-reductase
Marketed (3)
- Dutasteride Capsules · UConn Health · Urology
Dutasteride inhibits both type 1 and type 2 5-alpha reductase enzymes, blocking the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and reducing DHT levels in the prostate. - Pre-randomization Dutasteride · Siami, Paul F., M.D. · Urology
Dutasteride inhibits both type 1 and type 2 5-alpha reductase enzymes, blocking the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). - Propecia · Merck & Co. · Urology
Selective type II 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor that blocks conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), treating BPH and male pattern hair loss.