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Drug information on Cytomid (250mg) (Flutamide) from Cipla Limited

Cytomid (250mg)   Tablet   Cipla Limited Generic : Flutamide	90.51 250mg 10

Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Dec 06, 2010

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•  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.

PO- The recommended dosage is 2 capsules 3 times a day at 8-hour intervals for a total daily dose of 750 mg.

It comes as a capsule and tablet to take by mouth with or without food.

Contraindicated in patients with liver impairment; hypersensitivity.

• 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.

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Avoid alcohol consumption and smoking while taking this medication.

Store it in refrigerator between 2 - 30°C.