Finasteride is a ?
Correct answer: A. 5 alpha reductase inhibitor
- A. 5 alpha reductase inhibitor
- B. PDE inhibitor
- C. Alpha blocker
- D. Androgen receptor blocker
Explanation
Finasteride inhibits type II 5-alpha-reductase, reducing conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. It is therefore used in benign prostatic hyperplasia and androgenic alopecia, rather than acting as an androgen-receptor blocker.
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