Effect of finasteride particle size reduction on its pharmacokinetic, tissue distribution and cellular permeation

Finasteride (FSD), a specific competitive inhibitor of the steroid type-II 5α-reductase enzyme, is used in treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and male pattern baldness. The drug is of limited solubility that affect its dissolution and bioavailability. The aim was to study the effect of F...

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Main Authors: Tarek A. Ahmed, Ahmed M. Al-Abd
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-01-01
Series:Drug Delivery
Subjects:
bph
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10717544.2018.1440446