Description
Product Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Finasteride Tablets (Qianolin® / Xiangjiang) |
| Generic Name | Finasteride |
| CAS Number | 98319?26?7 (zh.wikipedia.org) |
| Molecular Formula | C??H??N?O? |
| Molecular Weight | ~372.5?g/mol (free base) |
| Dosage Form | Film-coated oral tablet |
| Strength | 5?mg per tablet |
| Pack Size | 60 tablets per bottle |
| Approval No. | China NMPA H20040333 |
| Product Code | 86904960000424 |
| Manufacturer | Hunan Qianjin Xiangjiang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. |
| Barcode | 6934805201703 |
| Storage Conditions | Store at 15–25?°C; keep dry and away from light |
| Intended Use | Laboratory/preclinical research only |
Mechanism of Action
Finasteride is a competitive inhibitor of Type II (and III) 5?-reductase, blocking the conversion of testosterone to DHT and reducing serum and tissue levels of DHT by approximately 70%–90% . This enzyme blockade is central to androgenic alopecia and BPH models.
Research Applications & Pharmacology
Androgenic Alopecia Studies: Suppresses follicular DHT, slowing hair loss and promoting regrowth .
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Models: Reduces prostate volume, urinary retention, and delays surgical intervention.
Pharmacokinetics: ~90% protein bound, bioavailability ~65%, half-life ~5–6?hours in adults (longer in elderly); metabolized by liver (CYP3A4), excreted in feces (57%) & urine (40%) .
Comparative 5-ARI Research: Finasteride inhibits Type II, leading to ~70% DHT reduction, vs. dutasteride (~95%) .
Safety Profile & Handling
Common Adverse Effects (in vivo): Rare sexual dysfunction, decreased libido, ejaculation disorders .
Serious Risks: Potential depression, self-harm (in elderly), gynecomastia (~1.3%) .
Contraindications: Not for use by females, especially pregnant, due to teratogenic DHT suppression.
Handling Advice: Store under recommended temperature; use PPE when opening; discard per lab biosafety guidelines.


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