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Decarboxylase Inhibitors

Decarboxylase inhibitors are used to treat hirsutism or unwanted excess hair. They work by inhibiting cell division and proliferation in the hair follicle.

Why are decarboxylase inhibitors prescribed?

  1. Hirsutism (50%)
  2. Neuroblastoma (50%)
  3. Parasitic Infection (0%)

Key takeaways

Ornithine decarboxylase inhibitors are used to treat unwanted facial hair in women and a type of cancer called high-risk neuroblatoma. They work by blocking an enzyme (protein) that helps certain cells divide and grow. Examples include eflornithine (Florexa) topical cream and eflorinine oral tablets (Iwilfin).

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Iwilfin

as low as$2,720
EFLORNITHINE treats neuroblastoma, a cancer that occurs in nerve cells. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
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Florexa

Florexa is only available as a brand name drug.
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Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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