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Flutamide overview
BRAND NAMES:
Generic Names:
Flutamide
Uses:
Treats prostate cancer.
Therapeutic Classes:
Antiandrogen
Forms:
Capsule
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Flutamide used for?
Flutamide comes in capsule form and is used in combination with other hormones to treat prostate cancer. It works in the body by preventing the actions of the male hormone androgen. Common side effects include, vomiting, diarrhea and nausea.
What form(s) does Flutamide come in?
Capsule
What are common Flutamide dosages?
Capsule 125MG
Flutamide images - What does Flutamide look like?
Flutamide
125mg capsule
How to take Flutamide
Flutamide is taken with other medicines to treat prostate cancer. Take all other medicines your doctor has prescribed as part of your combination treatment.
This medicine is to be used by men only.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
This medicine is to be used by men only.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Flutamide is taken with other medicines to treat prostate cancer. Take all other medicines your doctor has prescribed as part of your combination treatment.
What to do if you miss a dose of Flutamide
Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Flutamide contraindications - Who shouldn't take Flutamide?
You should not use this medicine if you have had had an allergic reaction to flutamide, or if you have severe liver disease.
Flutamide warnings
Yellow skin or eyes
Your doctor may want to test your blood while you are taking this medicine. Make sure you keep all appointments.
Use a condom to keep your semen out of contact with your sexual partner, especially if she is pregnant.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have liver disease.
Flutamide interactions & what to avoid when taking Flutamide
Your doctor may want to test your blood while you are taking this medicine. Make sure you keep all appointments.
Use a condom to keep your semen out of contact with your sexual partner, especially if she is pregnant.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking blood thinners (Coumadin®).
Flutamide side effects - How does Flutamide make you feel?
Serious Side Effects
Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in the upper stomach
Yellow skin or eyes
Problems with sex
Tiredness
Dark-colored urine or pale stools
Extreme weakness
Less Serious Side Effects
Diarrhea, stomach upset, loss of appetite
Breast swelling
Hot flashes
Depression
Problems with sex
Tiredness
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