Flutamide Pharmacology

Flutamide

About Flutamide
Non steroidal antiandrogen, Antineoplastic Agent,in Female hirsutism.
Mechanism of Action of Flutamide
Drug has a structural similarity to the male hormone testosterone. Thus it binds to the receptors of testosterone present on the prostate cancer cells. This prevents the attachment and action of testosterone on the cancer cells. Due to the absence of testosterone, cancer cells cannot grow and death of it occurs
Pharmacokinets of Flutamide
Absorption- Well absorbed after oral administration
Distribution- Drug concentrates to the prostate gland and cancer cells produced by it.
94-96% bound to the plasma proteins
Excretion- Excreted via urine
Onset of Action for Flutamide
N/A
Duration of Action for Flutamide
Plasma half-life 6 hours
Half Life of Flutamide
N/A
Side Effects of Flutamide
1. Hot flashes
2. Breast tenderness
3. Decrease in sexual desire
4. Decrease in appetite
5. Sensitivity to sunlight
6. Diarrhea
7. Depression
8. Nervousness
9. Skin rash
10. Swelling of the feet or hands
11. Shortness of breath
12. Weakness
13. Fast heartbeat
14. Leucopenia
15. Thrompocytopenia
16. Hepatitis
17. Gynecomastia
Contra-indications of Flutamide
1. Hyper sensitivity to the drug
2. Hepatic impairment
3. Chronic depression
4. History of thromboembolism
Special Precautions while taking Flutamide
Monitor patient`s liver functions regularly
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
N/A
Indications for Flutamide
Prostate cancer (metastatic)
Interactions for Flutamide
N/A
Typical Dosage for Flutamide
Oral-
Adult-
250mg, 3 times daily
Schedule of Flutamide
H
Storage Requirements for Flutamide
Stored at room temperature. Protect from light and excessive heat. Keep out of reach of children
Effects of Missed Dosage of Flutamide
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Flutamide
Give symptomatic and supportive treatment

Home Delivery for Flutamide in Your City

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Flutamide is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for flutamide might be better known than flutamide itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have flutamide in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for flutamide.