Description of Dutasteride:
Dutasteride is considered to be a dual 5-al-reductase inhibitor because it suppresses both isoforms of the enzyme. This gives the drug an advantage over similar medications, such as finasteride, which only prevent the release of one. As a result of this enhanced activity, dutasteride is more effective at inhibiting DHT synthesis than finasteride-based medications, otherwise known as Propecia or Proscar.