Finasteride and Dutasteride Flashcards
1
Q
What are the MOA of finasteride and dutasteride?
A
- finasteride: type II 5-alpha reductase inhibitor
- dutasteride: type I and II 5-alpha reductase inhibitor
2
Q
Finasteride and dutasteride are pregnancy category _____
A
X, contraindicated in pregnancy due to teratogenicity
3
Q
What is the most common AE of Finasteride/dutasteride to warn about?
A
- decreased sexual libido