The following statements regarding finasteride are true EXCEPT:
Finasteride is a competitive inhibitor of enzyme 5 alpha-reductase which conves testosterone into DHT. DHT is a more powerful androgen than testosterone It is used for the treatment of BPH and androgenic alopecia Adverse effect-cause impotence.(Ref.Essentials of medical pharmacology TD Tripathi 7th edition page no.302)
It is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Impotence is well documented alter its use
It blocks the conversion of dihydrolestosteron to testosterone
It is a 5 a reductase inhibitor
Endocrinology