Dutasteride (trademark name Avodart manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline) is a dual 5-α reductase inhibitor that inhibits conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Used for benign prostatic hyperplasia; however it increases the risk of erectile dysfunction and decreased sexual desire.
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