Examples:

• Ductasteride, Finasteride

Effect:

• Shrink the prostate

Conditions:

• BPH
  • Takes longer to show effect
  • Works better on large prostate

CI:

• Pregnancy

Side effects:

• Higher risk of high grade Prostate cancer
• Sexual dysfunction
  • Low libido/Arousal
  • Erectile Dysfunction
• Gynocomastia

MOA:

• Inhibits the conversion from Testosterone to DHT