Flutamide
Description
Flutamide is a non-steroidal anti-cancer medicine used in men along with other specific agents for the treatment of prostate cancer. This medicine is not recommended for use in females, children, and adolescents.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Flutamide
- Increased appetite
- Sleeplessnes
- Anxiety
- Blurred vision
- Cough
- Stomach upset
- Tiredness
- Chest pain
Uses of Flutamide
What is it prescribed for?
- Prostate Cancer
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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?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
- 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 Flutamide or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Severe Hepatic impairment
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver impairment 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.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
General warnings
Cardiovascular Disorders
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with heart disorders due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Regular monitoring of the clinical condition is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustment or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Liver impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from mild to moderate liver impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver impairment.
Kidney impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Driving or Operating machinery
Use of this medicine may cause blurred vision or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Use in females children, and adolescents
This medicine is not recommended for use in females, children, and adolescents.
Aniline toxicity
Therapy with this medicine may cause aniline toxicity and may cause adverse effects in some patients, especially who are sensitive to aniline toxicity. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustment, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
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
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Escitalopram
Pimozide
Leflunomide
Lomitapide
Clozapine
Amiodarone
Disease interactions
Liver impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from mild to moderate liver impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver impairment.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine with or without food, as advised by your doctor. 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 acts by blocking the action of male hormones on the prostate gland, thereby stopping the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antiandrogens, Hormones/antineoplastics
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 25 Mar 2019
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