Finasteride: -Indication -Safety point (MHRA) -Excretion (Risk)

Benign prostate hyperplasia, alopecia in men (reduction in prostate size, with improvment in urinary flow rate) -Can cause depression & suicidal thoughts- should be discontinued if become present- and inform healthcare professional if they develop depression -Teratogenic (esxcreted in semen- use of a condom if sexual partner is pregnant or likely to become pregnant) -Women shouldnt handle crushed or broken tablets -Males- gynocomastia (report signs of changes: lumps, pain or nipple discharge)