Dutasteride
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Molecular Structure
Detailed Description
IUPAC NAME-(5α, 17β)-N-{2,5 bis(trifluoromethyl) phenyl}-3-oxo-4-azaandrost-1-ene-17-carboxamide
MOLECULAR FORMULA-C27H30F6N2O2
MOLAR MASS-528.53 g/mol
Dutasteride useful for the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia
In those who are being regularly screened 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor (finasteride and dutasteride) reduce the overall risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer however there is insufficient data to determine if they have an effect on the risk of death and may increase the chance of more serious cases.

- Dutasteride