Product name: Dutasteride

CAS: 164656-23-9

Molecular formula: C27H30F6N2O2

Molecular weight: 528.53

Description: Dutasteride (trademark name Avodart, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline) is a dual 5-α reductase inhibitor that inhibits conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It is used for benign prostatic hyperplasia however increases the risk of erectile dysfunction and decrease sexual desire.

Dutasteride useful for the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); colloquially known as an "enlarged prostate".

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.