CAS No.: 164656-23-9 Formula: C27H30F6N2O2
Weight: 528.53000
Synonyms: Avodart; Duagen; Dutasteride;
Dutasteride (INN, USAN, BAN, JAN) (brand name Avodart), developed by GlaxoSmithKline, is a triple 5α-reductase inhibitor that inhibits conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. It increases the risk of erectile dysfunction and decreased sexual desire.