Cyproterone Acetate
Description
Cyproterone Acetate is used to treat some types of prostate cancers. It may also be used to reduce abnormal sex drive in men. It may also be used in a combination with other medicines to treat conditions such as acne, loss of hair (alopecia), excessive facial hair growth in women (hirsutism), etc.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Cyproterone Acetate
- Tiredness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Shortness of breath
- Depressed mood
- Changes in weight
- Sweating and flushing
- Breast pain
- Swelling of ankles or feet
- Dry skin
Uses of Cyproterone Acetate
What is it prescribed for?
- Prostatic carcinoma
- Reduction of Drive in Sexual Deviations
- Androgenization
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Cyproterone Acetate since alcohol may reduce the effectiveness of this medicine.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women due to the increased risk of harmful effects on the unborn baby.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to cyproterone or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Rotor Syndrome
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from Rotor syndrome due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Dublin-Johnson Syndrome
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from Dublin-Johnson syndrome due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Severe Chronic Depression
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from severe chronic depression since it may worsen the patient's condition.
Sickle cell anemia
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from sickle cell anemia since it may worsen the patient's condition.
Liver Disease
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a history of liver diseases or patients with a history of liver tumors not caused due to metastases from the prostate cancer since it may worsen the patient's condition.
Benign Brain Tumour (Meningioma)
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from a benign brain tumor (meningioma) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women due to the increased risk of harmful effects on the unborn baby.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
General warnings
Diabetes Mellitus
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from diabetes mellitus since it may reduce the effectiveness of anti-diabetic medications. Close monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended for these patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Osteoporosis
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of osteoporosis due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Hepatic Impairment
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered under the supervision of your doctor.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Cyproterone Acetate since alcohol may reduce the effectiveness of this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine
Antidiabetic medicines
Phenytoin
Ketoconazole
Rifampicin
Ritonavir
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine as advised by your doctor. You are recommended to take it after a meal. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine inhibits the actions of certain hormones in the body (androgens) to bring about its therapeutic effects.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antiandrogens
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 20 Aug 2018
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