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Generic name · Hair Loss

Finasteride(fin as' ter ide)

Finasteride is the active ingredient in Finasteride (Propecia). FDA-approved in 1997.

Brand names of finasteride

Currently only one brand markets finasteride in the US.

  • Finasteride (Propecia)

    Multiple (Merck originated as Propecia) · FDA-approved 1997

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    Oral DHT blocker. Standard of care for male-pattern hair loss. ~80% slow shedding, ~60% regrow.

    Androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss)Benign prostatic hyperplasia

FDA-approved indications для finasteride

Combined across every brand that markets this molecule.

  • Androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss)
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Primary sources

Aggregated from the FDA prescribing information и pivotal trials for every brand of finasteride.

  1. [1] FDA-approved Propecia (finasteride 1 mg) prescribing information
  2. [2] Long-term finasteride efficacy in men with androgenetic alopecia (J Am Acad Dermatol)
  3. [3] American Academy of Dermatology androgenetic alopecia guideline

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