非那雄胺的功效与作用及副作用

(Finasteride) was developed by Merck and was approved by the FDA on June 19, 1992. The trade name is Proscar and the specification is 5 mg. It is a synthetic 4-N heterosteroid compound and a type II 5a-reductase inhibitor with competitive and specific inhibitory effects. It reduces prostate volume through a hormone regulation mechanism, relieves symptoms, increases urinary flow rate, and delays disease progression. Indicated for the treatment and control of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and the prevention of urinary system events. It was approved to be launched in China on May 31, 1994. It entered Category B of the National Medical Insurance Catalog in 2009. In 2018, it was included in my country's National Essential Drugs Catalog No. 241. So, do you know the efficacy, functions and side effects of finasteride?

Finasteride efficacy and effects

Finasteride (Finasteride) can also inhibit the expression of VEGF and reduce tissue MVD, thereby weakening its angiogenic effect and achieving the purpose of inhibiting prostate tissue growth and bleeding. Therefore, it can be seen that finasteride can reduce the risk of recurrence after prostate surgery through various ways of inhibiting prostate tissue growth. Patients who took finasteride after surgery had a lower recurrence rate, smaller prostate volume, and significantly better urinary function than those who did not take it.

Finasteride side effects

Found in the experiment are rash, itching, loss of libido, breast tenderness or enlargement, reduced ejaculation volume, hives, allergic reactions, testicular pain, impotence, swollen lips, etc.

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