Review the side-effects of Flutamide as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
Other Precautions :
Avoid alcohol consumption and smoking while taking this medication.Drug Name : Flutamide
Flutamide(Eulexin) generic 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.Trade Names for Flutamide
India :
Ticum (250 mg) |
Flutide |
Cytomid |
Prostamid |
Flutacare |
Flutam |
Plutamide |
Drogenil |
Cytomid (250mg) |
Drogenil (250mg)
International :
Eulexin
