Lapisteride

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Lapisteride (INN; CS-891) is a dual inhibitor of both isoforms of the enzyme 5α-reductase. It was under investigation for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and androgenic alopecia but was never marketed.

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ATC prefix

None

CAS number

142139-60-4

FDA UNII code

T50SJ23G82

IUPAC name

N-[1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-methylethyl]-3-oxo-4-aza-5α-androst-1-ene-17β-carboxamide

PubChem

9847295