Finapex is an oral medication that contains 1 mg of Finasteride.
It functions by inhibiting an enzyme called Type II 5α-reductase, which plays a role in converting testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
This leads to elevated testosterone levels while reducing dihydrotestosterone levels. Excessive DHT has been associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer.
In men with androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness), higher levels of DHT and smaller hair follicles have been observed compared to those with fuller hair. Finasteride lowers DHT levels in the scalp and seems to disrupt a critical factor in the onset of androgenetic alopecia in genetically susceptible men.
Finapex is classified as a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor.
Bodybuilders and athletes often use Finapex for similar reasons as its medical applications: to slow down or prevent the male pattern baldness linked to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and to alleviate or avert benign prostate hyperplasia resulting from the same hormone. When using Testosterone—especially in high amounts—athletes and bodybuilders frequently experience an increase in androgenic side effects, which may include aggression, body hair growth, oily skin, acne, and potential prostate enlargement alongside the risk of triggering male pattern baldness.
This situation mainly arises because Testosterone converts into the much more potent androgen, Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). While Testosterone has moderate androgenic properties, DHT is significantly more potent. The conversion of Testosterone into DHT occurs through the enzyme known as 5-alpha reductase (5AR), which is found in high levels in areas like the scalp, prostate, and beneath the skin. As Testosterone circulates in the bloodstream and interacts with these tissues, the 5AR enzyme binds to a portion of the Testosterone and reduces it to Dihydrotestosterone.
Finapex acts as a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, which is how Finasteride functions in the body. It is important to understand that 5AR inhibitors like Finasteride are effective solely in decreasing or preventing the conversion of Testosterone to DHT and are essentially ineffective if the athlete or bodybuilder is using other anabolic steroids that bypass the 5AR enzyme or are already DHT derivatives. Typically, bodybuilders and athletes will cycle Finasteride with moderate to high doses of Testosterone.
Dosage:
For treating androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness) in males, the typical prescribed dosage is usually 1mg daily for 6-12 months. For managing BPH (prostate enlargement), a higher dosage of about 5mg daily is generally recommended for a more extended period.
For bodybuilders and athletes seeking to mitigate the androgenic effects from Testosterone converting into DHT, the suggested Finapex dosage is 1mg per day for the length of time that Testosterone is being used. Many athletes and bodybuilders also prefer to take Finapex only when needed, rather than as a routine part of every cycle.