| Use in sports | Not commonly used for sports performance, may be used by athletes to control hair loss | 
|---|---|
| Formula | C23H36N2O2 | 
| Side effects | Decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, ejaculation disorders, breast tenderness and enlargement | 
| Effects | Reduces serum and scalp dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels | 
| Dosage (sports) | Not typically used in sports for performance enhancement | 
| Dosage (medical) | 1 mg daily for androgenetic alopecia, 5 mg daily for benign prostatic hyperplasia | 
| Half-life | 5-6 hours | 
| Main action | Inhibits the enzyme 5О±-reductase | 
| Substance class | 5О±-reductase inhibitor | 
| Chemical name | N-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-oxo-4-aza-5О±-androst-1-ene-17ОІ-carboxamide | 
| Storage conditions | Store at room temperature, protect from moisture and light | 
| Trade name | Proscar, Propecia | 
| Blood pressure | No significant effect on blood pressure | 
| Also known as | MK-906 | 
| Lab Test | May affect PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels | 
| Hepatotoxicity | Low risk of hepatotoxicity | 
| Water Retention | No significant effect on water retention | 
| Raw Material | Finasteride | 
| Manufacturer | MERCK SHARP & DOHME TR | 
| Packing | 28 tabs (5 mg/tab) | 





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