Finasteride 5mg (Proscare )

Finasteride (Proscar) is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. Normally, a protein called 5-alpha reductase is responsible for changing testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. Too much DHT hormone causes the prostate to grow. And if the prostate grows too large it can cause problems urinating.

By blocking 5-alpha reductase from working, finasteride (Proscar) lowers the amount of DHT. So, with less DHT around, the prostate shrinks, making it easier to urinate.

What is finasteride (Proscar) used for?

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

• Relieves urinary symptoms
• Lessens the need for prostate surgery