Eulexin (Flutamide) – anti-androgen used to treat prostate cancer

Eulexin is used to treat prostate cancer.

Synonyms: Cebatrol, Niftholide, Niftolide, Flutamin, Cytomid, Chimax, Drogenil

Common use

Eulexin prevents the binding of dihydrotestosterone (androgen) with cell receptors and blocks the effects of androgen in the target organs (including tumor cells of the prostate gland). This medication is used to treat prostate cancer.

Dosage and direction

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Never exceed the recommended dose. Eulexin is recommended to take three times a day at 8-hour intervals. Its total daily dose is 750 mg.

Precautions

Inform your doctor if you had blood disorders, liver problems, any allergies in your history, or if you are a smoker before taking Eulexin. This medication is able to cause photosensitization so you should limit exposure of your body to sunlight. Drowsiness and dizziness caused by Eulexin may interfere with the ability to concentrate attention and influence such activities as driving or operating with machinery.

Contraindications

Women should never take this medication. Other contraindications include hypersensitivity to the Flutamide or any components of the drug, severe hepatic impairment in patients.

Side effects

Side effects include:

• gynecomastia
• diarrhea
• nausea
• loss of appetite
• rash
• drowsiness
• weakness
• hives
• swelling of face and tongue
• easy bleeding or bruising
• bluish skin.

Drug interaction

Inform your doctor about all medications and herbal products you are taking as they may affect the efficiency of Eulexin, especially about mibefradil, warfarin, sleep medicine, sedatives, psychiatric medicine, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs, narcotic pain relievers (codeine), anti-seizure drugs, muscle relaxants, certain antihistamines.

Missed dose

If you forgot to take your dose in time, please do it as soon as you remember. But do not take it if it is too late or almost time for your next dose. Do not take double or extra doses. Take your usual dose the next day at the same regular time.

Overdose

Sings of Eulexin overdose are breast development, hypoactivity, slow respiration, anorexia, and increased level of methemoglobin. If you suspect that took too much of this medication notify your doctor as you may need immediate medical help.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 20-25 C (68-77 F).

Disclaimer

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