99.9% Pharmaceutical Raw Materials Finasteride CAS 98319-26-7 white powder

Finasteride

Product name: Finasteride
Alias: Proscar
CAS No: 98319-26-7
MF: C23H36N2O2
MW: 372.55
Purity: 99.68%
Appearance: Off-white crystalline powder.

What is finasteride?

One brand of this drug (Proscar) is used to treat the symptoms of enlarged prostate (benign prostate hyperplasia). It may be used as part of a combination therapy. That means you need to take it with other drugs. It also can be taken with doxazosin to reduce the risk of progression of symptoms of enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia).

Another brand of this drug (Propecia) is used to treat male pattern hair loss.

Finasteride is used for:

Treating urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia [BPH]). It is also used to lower the risk of needing surgery to treat BPH. It may be used with another medicine (doxazosin) to lower the risk of worsening BPH. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Finasteride is a type of steroid reductase inhibitor. It works by reducing the amount of the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. This makes the prostate gland smaller, which helps to relieve urinary problems.

How it works
Finasteride works by decreasing the amount of the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in your body.

Side Effects
Decreased sexual ability/desire may occur. In some men, this medication can decrease the amount of semen released during sex. This is harmless, but has continued in some men even after stopping treatment. Finasteride may also increase hair growth. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use finasteride if you are allergic to it.

finasteride should never be taken by a woman or a child. Finasteride can be absorbed through the skin, and women or children should not be permitted to handle finasteride tablets.

Using finasteride may increase your risk of developing prostate cancer. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns about this risk.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• liver disease, or abnormal liver function tests;

• prostate cancer;

• a bladder muscle disorder;

• stricture of your urethra;

• urination problems; or

• an allergic reaction to a similar medicine called dutasteride (Avodart).

Although finasteride is not for use by women, this medicine can cause birth defects if a woman is exposed to it during pregnancy. Finasteride tablets should not be handled by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant.

If a woman accidentally comes into contact with a broken or crushed tablet, wash the area with soap and water right away.