Flutamide

Other Names: Eulexin

Commonly Prescribed For: Flutamide is prescribed for the treatment of prostate cancer. It is not prescribed for use in women.

How to Take It: Flutamide comes in capsule form and should be taken orally with or without food three times each day usually every eight hours. If stomach upset occurs after taking your medication it would be a good idea to take it with food to prevent this from happening. It is more beneficial if you take your medication around the same times each day. You should only take it as instructed by your doctor and should not take any more or less than prescribed. You should also only take this medication for as long as your doctor has indicated. Do not stop taking Flutamide unless instructed by your doctor.

How It Works: Flutamide works by blocking androgen, which is a male hormone. This helps to stop the tumor from growing and helps to stop the spread of cancer cells.

Some Side Effects: Side effects of Flupenthixol may include breast growth, decrease in libido, inflamed prostate, rectal bleeding, diarrhea, blood in the urine, vomiting, rash, nausea or hot flashes. More serious side effects can include impotence; severe diarrhea; loss of appetite; flu symptoms; yellowing of skin or eyes; brown urine; muscle aches; nausea; unusual tiredness or abdominal pain. Signs of a serious allergic reaction could include trouble breathing; tightness of the chest; rash; itching; hives or swollen face, lips or tongue.