Analytical Techniques for the Quantification of Finasteride - A Review

November 2023 in “ Acta scientific pharmaceutical sciences ”

Polipalli Venkata Navya, Mukthinuthalapati Mathrusri Annapurna

finasteride spectrophotometry spectrofluorimetry HPLC mass spectrophotometry benign prostatic hyperplasia male pattern hair loss Propecia

TLDR Different methods accurately measure Finasteride in medicines and body fluids.

The review article discusses various analytical techniques for quantifying Finasteride in pharmaceuticals and biological fluids, including spectrophotometry, spectrofluorimetry, HPLC, and mass spectrophotometry. It details each method's specifics, such as reagents, detection wavelengths, and concentration ranges, emphasizing their importance in ensuring accurate Finasteride measurement for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia and male pattern hair loss.

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