Mechanism of Action of Dutasteride
Introduction Dutasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor used primarily in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It reduces prostate volume and improves lower urinary tract symptoms by profoundly suppressing dihydrotestosterone (DHT) synthesis. Dutasteride is a high-yield drug in pharmacology, urology, and endocrine examinations because it inhibits both isoforms of 5-alpha reductase, making it more … Read more
