Flutamide 250mg Tablet is used in the treatment of cancer of the prostate gland. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It works by blocking the effects of male hormones such as testosterone.
Flutamide 250mg Tablet should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time every day. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Breast enlargement in males, sleepiness, nausea, and vomiting are some very common side effects of this medicine. Other than this, yellowing of the skin, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, dark urine, and skin rashes are some side effects that require immediate action. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with liver function during treatment with this medicine. It makes your skin more sensitive towards sunlight, hence take extra caution while going out.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if have diabetes, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood glucose levels while on treatment.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Flutamide
Breast enlargement in male
Sleepiness
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Breast tenderness
Constipation
Decreased appetite
Decreased libido
Depression
Dizziness
Indigestion
Flatulence
Hot flashes
Increased liver enzymes
Rash
Weakness
Weight gain
Vomiting
How to use Flutamide Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Flutamide 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Flutamide Tablet works
Flutamide 250mg Tablet blocks the effect of the natural male hormones on the growth of prostate cells. Flutamide 250mg Tablet also blocks the undesired effects of androgens in females such as excessive hair growth and acne.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Flutamide 250mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Flutamide 250mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Flutamide 250mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Flutamide 250mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Flutamide 250mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Flutamide 250mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
Flutamide 250mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor. "You should not take EUFLEX tablets if you have liver problems or if you are allergic to it. Women should not take EUFLEX tablets.
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You have been prescribed Flutamide 250mg Tablet for the treatment of prostate cancer.
Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time every day.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration unless you know how Flutamide 250mg Tablet affects you.
It may cause your skin to become light sensitive. Avoid direct exposure to excessive sunlight and use sunscreen when outdoors.
If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking Flutamide 250mg Tablet.
Your doctor may want you to have regular blood tests to monitor your liver function while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor first.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Trifluoromethylbenzene Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Androgen Receptor Antagonists
Interaction with drugs
Taking Flutamide with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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No need to worry for this. Nothing needs to be done if you are not having symptoms of delayed cycle, excessive weight gain, excessive hair growth or acne
I have unwanted facial hairs, in cheast which is increasing day by day. it started Since 6 yr ago. But suddenly it is occupying more part of Skin.Also i have observed that if i will not do phsical workout my periods will be irregular. I am also having continuous white discharge, Sometimes it is yellow but anothertime it is brown. I feel much anxiety in any stress situation. And suffering from a serious back problem.I am worrying since i am 25 yrs old. A year ago i consulted a homeopathic doctor . And he asked me that it may be case of Polycystic ovary Syndrome and started medication for next 6 months. what should i do now sometimes oi fear that which doctor should i go Since my past experience with a dermatologist was not good.
Dr. Suman Rao
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
You should see a Gynae. Your problem could be because of polycystic ovarian syndrome. Get all investigations done related to that and then take treatment
PCOD is a condition of hormonal imbalance. get your PCOD profile done on the 2 nd day of your cycle along with an ultrasound and then take treatment acc.
Hai medam my problem is irreglur date problem last date 4 months back what is the problem medam
Dr. Suman Rao
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
This can be because of hormonal imbalance. Get your TSH and serum prolactin done and consult a Gynae nearby. You might need the tests for polycystic ovarian syndrome
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