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Drugs for Treatment of Hirsutism

Are you searching for medications to treat 'Hirsutism'? Welcome to this page which serves as an archive for medications that are relevant to the treatment of Hirsutism. The page includes both the generic and brand names and can serve as an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals and individuals who wish to get an insight on different medication options.

Click on a medication below to view details including brand names, prices, dosages, side effects, and administration guidelines.

A FAQ section has been added for each medication, addressing popular customer inquiries that provides a deeper insight into its use for Hirsutism management.

We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or for any additional clarifications.

Hirsutism / Excessive Hairiness in Women

Hirsutism is a condition of unwanted male-pattern hair growth in women. Hirsutism is caused by an increase in androgens or male sex hormones in females.

Brand Names and Generic Names of Drugs for Treatment of Hirsutism

Eflornithine

Eflornithine is an enzyme inhibitor, prescribed for reducing unwanted facial hair growth in women.

Flutamide

Flutamide is an oral non-steroidal antiandrogen, mainly prescribed for prostate cancer.

Trade Names :
Flutam | Plutamide | Drogenil | Flutide | Cytomid | Prostamid | Flutacare | Ticum (250 mg) | Cytomid (250mg) | Drogenil (250mg)
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Spironolactone

Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, prescribed for hyperaldosteronism, low potassium levels, and for edema (fluid retention) caused by various conditions.

Trade Names :
Aldactone (100mg) | Lactone | Aldactone (25mg) | Lasilactone | Lasilactone 50 | Lasilactone | Fruselac | Laslactone 50 | Aldostix | Spiromide
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