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Flutamide
Latest prescription information about Flutamide. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Flutamide
Pronunciation : floo' ta mide
Therapeutic Classification : antiandrogens
Trade Name(s):
India- Cytomid Tab, Drogenil Tab, Flutam Tab, Flutide Tab. International- Eulexin. This medication is an oral non-steroidal antiandrogen, mainly prescribed for prostate cancer. The medication blocks the effect of androgen hormone and thereby inhibits the growth and spread of cancer cells. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : PO- The recommended dosage is 2 capsules 3 times a day at 8-hour intervals for a total daily dose of 750 mg. How it should be taken : It comes as a capsule and tablet to take by mouth with or without food. Special Instruction : * This medication is meant only for men. * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of blood diseases and who are taking anticoagulant drugs. * It should not be given to pregnant women. Side Effects : Most Common- Hot flashes, diarrhea, inflammation of urinary bladder/rectum, rectal bleeding, blood in urine, nausea and skin rash. Genitourinary- Loss of sexual drive, impotence, low sperm count and breast enlargement in male. Heart- High blood pressure. Central Nervous System- Drowsiness, confusion, depression, anxiety and nervousness. Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite and gastrointestinal disorders. Blood- Anemia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets Liver- Liver inflammation and jaundice. Skin- Irritation at the injection site and rash. Miscellaneous- Swelling in extremities. * Avoid alcohol consumption and smoking while taking this medication. Storage Conditions : Store it in refrigerator between 2 - 30°C. |
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