Flutamide

Flutamide Information

Flutamide is an anticancer drug that belongs to the class of antiandrogen. It functions in the body to prevent the actions of androgens or male hormones.

Flutamide Indications

Flutamide is mainly used in the treatment of prostate cancer. It may also used or other purposes not mentioned here.

Flutamide Warnings

Flutamide is not indicated for use by women. Flutamide belongs in the FDA pregnancy category D. This product may cause severe defects to an unborn baby. It may also cause premature birth, miscarriage, or even death of the baby. Talk to your doctor first before taking Flutamide if you are pregnant. Flutamide may pass into the breast milk. Do not take Flutamide unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor. Have a discussion first to your doctor, nurse, or physician before using Flutamide if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Talk to your doctor before taking Flutamide if you:

• Smoke
• Have Liver disease
• Have Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
• Have Hemoglobin M deficiency

You may not be able to take this product or you may just have a different dosage or special monitoring during the treatment period if you have the conditions stated above.

Flutamide Intake Guidelines

Follow the prescription of your doctor if you are taking Flutamide. You may also ask your pharmacist or nurse about things you do not understand. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Flutamide is usually taken three times a day. Always follow your doctor’s prescription. Do not stop taking Flutamide without the permission of your doctor or physician.

Flutamide Dosage

Obtain the dosage from your doctor. Dosage may vary from person to person.

Flutamide Overdose

Overdose of Flutamide may be characterized by the following:

• Decreased activity
• Slow breathing
• Dizziness
• Watering eyes
• Upraised body hair
• Decreased appetite
• Vomiting
• Sedation

Inform your doctor and seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of these symptoms.

Flutamide Missed Dose

Immediately take the missed dose as soon as you remember but if it is almost time for the nest dose, skip the missed one and take the subsequent dose according to schedule. It is important to remember not to take a double dose of this medication.

Flutamide Side Effects

Severe side effects of this product may be characterized by the following:

• Difficulty in breathing
• Closing of the throat
• Swelling of the slips, tongue, or face
• Hives
• Liver damage resulting in death or hospitalization
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Unusual fatigue
• Loss of appetite
• “Flu-like” symptoms
• Yellow skin or eyes
• Itching
• Clay-colored stools
• Dark urine

Stop taking this product if you experience any of these side effects and immediately inform your doctor.

Less severe side effects of this product may be characterized by the following:

• Hot flashes
• Diarrhea
• Skin rash
• Increased skin sensitivity to sunlight
• Loss of sex drive
• Impotence
• Lowered sperm count
• Enlarged breast (Gynecomastia) and Breast pain
• Amber or greenish discoloration of the urine
• Rectal bleeding or inflammation
• Blood in the urine

Other side effects may also occur other than the above mentioned. Inform your doctor if you feel anything unusual.

Flutamide Drug Reactions

The drug Warfarin (Coumadin) or any other anticoagulant or “blood thinners” may interact with the exact function of Flutamide. The interaction may cause severe bleeding. Other drugs not mentioned here may also react with Flutamide so it is better if you inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

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