List of antiandrogens

Antiandrogens are a class of drugs that prevent androgens like testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) from mediating their biological effects in the body. They are used in the treatment of various conditions, such as prostate cancer, androgenetic alopecia (hair loss), acne, and hirsutism. This article provides a list of antiandrogens, categorized by their mechanism of action.

Types of Antiandrogens

Androgen Receptor Antagonists

Androgen receptor antagonists directly block the androgen receptor, preventing androgens from activating it.

• Flutamide
• Bicalutamide
• Enzalutamide
• Spironolactone
• Cyproterone Acetate

5α-Reductase Inhibitors

5α-Reductase inhibitors prevent the conversion of testosterone to the more potent androgen, dihydrotestosterone (DHT), in certain tissues.

• Finasteride
• Dutasteride

Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) Analogues

GnRH analogues suppress the production of androgens by inhibiting the release of gonadotropins.

• Leuprorelin
• Goserelin
• Triptorelin

CYP17 Inhibitors

CYP17 inhibitors block the enzyme CYP17A1, which is involved in the production of androgens.

• Abiraterone Acetate

Uses of Antiandrogens

Antiandrogens are used in the treatment of various conditions, including:

• Prostate Cancer
• Androgenetic Alopecia
• Acne
• Hirsutism
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

See Also

• Androgen
• Hormone Therapy
• Endocrinology

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List of antiandrogens

• Testosterone
  Testosterone
• Cyproterone acetate
  Cyproterone acetate
• Bicalutamide
  Bicalutamide
• Abiraterone acetate
  Abiraterone acetate
• Dutasteride
  Dutasteride
• Leuprorelin
  Leuprorelin