FLUTIDE 250MG TABLET

Introduction:

Flutide 250mg Tablet consists of the active ingredient Flutamide. It is indicated to treat prostate cancer. This medicine can also be used after the surgical removal of testicles. It is taken along with other medicines to decrease the levels of testosterone in the body.

It is a part of androgen deprivation therapy, a combination of radiation, surgical and hormonal therapy in high-risk patients. Androgen deprivation therapy lowers the levels of testosterone considerably. Prostate cancer is sensitive to androgen and hence, this treatment aims to counteract the source and effect of androgen.

Uses of Flutide 250mg Tablet:

• Treatment of prostate cancer.

How Flutide 250mg Tablet works:

Flutide 250mg Tablet inhibits the uptake of hormone called androgen and prevents this hormone from binding to the tissues. It interrupts the interaction of androgen receptors to hormones testosterone and dihydrotestosterone. This, inturn, blocks the growth of cancer cells in the prostate gland.

Interaction with other drugs:

Inform your physician regarding any medicines you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More Information:

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not store above 25°C.

References:

1. Mylan, Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on Aug 2020] [Accessed on 11th Aug 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.8428.pdf
2. Marina D. Kaymakcalan and Christy S. Harris, Prostate Cancer, Applied Therapeutics, The Clinical Use Of Drugs, 11th Edition, 2018, 2083-2100.

How to use Flutide 250mg Tablet:

Consume the tablet after food with water. Do not chew or break the tablets.

Safety Advice:

Pregnancy:

This medicine is not intended for use by pregnant women. Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant. 

Breastfeeding: 

This medicine is not suitable for breastfeeding women. Consult your physician for advice before taking this medicine if you are a breastfeeding mother.

Liver:

Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you have liver diseases. Your physician will monitor your liver functions before and during this treatment.

Kidney:

Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you have kidney diseases. Your physician will monitor your kidney functions before and during this treatment.

Driving: 

Flutide 250mg Tablet may be connected with dizziness, sleepiness and confusion. Avoid driving or using machinery if you experience such symptoms.

Allergies: 

Inform your physician before taking this medicine if you are sensitive to this medicine or any of its ingredients.

Others:

• Do not drink alcohol while on treatment with Flutide 250mg Tablet.
• Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you have problems with your heart, breathing, bones or if you have diabetes.
• Inform your physician if you or any of your family members are smokers.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medications cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious:

• Liver problems (hepatitis)
• Stomach pain
• Dark urine

Common:

• Hot flushes
• Decreased sex drive
• Nausea, vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Enlarged, painful breast tissue
• Production of milk from the breasts
• Increased appetite
• Difficulty sleeping
• Tiredness