ABOUT THE DRUG:
Cytomid 250mg is a synthetic, pure anti-androgen and non steroidal drug which is used to treat prostate cancer. Cytomid drug is not made for use in women. Flutamide is sold under several trade names. Flutamide is used in other cases in women such as Hyperandrogenism, Hirsuitism and PCOS.
USES OF THE DRUG:
Flutamide is used for the treatment of prostate cancer in men and is used in combination with several other combination drugs.
WORKING OF THE DRUG:
Flutamide medication functions by hindering the antigen activity in the prostate gland in men, which inhibits tumor growth and also shrinks the tumor. Flutamide is an anti-androgen. It works by interfering with antigen activity in the prostate, which stops tumor growth and allows the tumor to shrink.
MANUFACTURER:
Cytomid 250 mg tablet is manufactured by Cipla, India. You can buy Flutamide 250 mg online at 24x7pharma.com.
DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTHS:
This drug is available in the tablet form in the following strength on our website:
Cytomid tablets 250 mg
DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG IF YOU:
Are allergic to this drug or any of the other ingredients present in this medicine
Are taking any other HIV combination drugs
TELL YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU:
Have blood pressure or kidney problems
Have hemoglobin M deficiency
Have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
Have heart problems
Have bone marrow suppression
Have kidney problems
HOW MUCH TO TAKE THE DRUG?
The normal dosage of Flutamide is pegged at a total of 750mg per day. It is taken as 250mg tablets thrice per day at 8 hours gap. Your dosage may change for reasons already mentioned above. Always follow what your doctor has prescribed. The dosage is determined by the doctor after examining you properly.
HOW TO TAKE THE DRUG?
Take Flutamide medication (Drogenil, Cytomid) strictly as prescribed by your doctor and no changes whatsoever must be made to it without his or her advice.
Flutamide is normally taken three times a day 8 hours apart. Follow your doctor?s advice carefully.
Take each dose with a glass of water. Take flutamide exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to explain them to you.
Always store Flutamide medication in a cool and dry place, away from heat and moisture. Ensure that children and pets do not have access to Flutamide or any other medications.
Take Flutamide with or without food, or as directed by your doctor. HIV is usually treated with a combination of drugs. Always take the prescribed drugs as directed by your doctor. Store this medication in a cool and dry place.
For how long to take it?
This drug controls the reproduction of HIV but it does not cure it. Take the drugs as long as your doctor recommends you to take it.
OVERDOSE:
If you overdose on Flutamide, you may experience these symptoms: slow breathing, dizziness, decreased activity, watery eyes, raised body hair, suppressed appetite, vomiting, or sedation. Get
MISS DOSE:
Do not miss a dose of Flutamide unnecessarily. But if you do miss a dose for some reasons, take it as soon as your remember it. However, forget about the missed dose if the time for the next dose is near. Do not take multiple doses close to each other to compensate for the missed dose as that will lead to extra medicine in your body at one time (overdose) which can be dangerous.
SIDE EFFECTS OF THE DRUG:
• Contact your doctor immediately or seek urgent medical help if you experience these serious allergic reactions due to Flutamide: breathing difficulty, swelling on face, lips, tongue, or throat; or skin hives.
• Flutamide can lead to extensive liver damage leading to hospitalization or death. Immediately seek medical attention if you experience these symptoms while taking Flutamide: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, unusual fatigue, appetite loss, symptoms of flu, yellow skin or eyes, itching, clay colored stools, or dark urine.
• Some other less severe side effects of Flutamide which have been observed over time are diarrhea, skin rash, increased sensitivity to sunlight, lower libido, impotence, decreased sperm count, rectal bleeding or inflammation, bloody urine, or amber or greenish urine.
• These lists of side effects are non exhaustive and there may be other side effects. Seek medical help if you witness any other severe side effects.
COMMON DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Other drugs may interact with Flutamide, so before taking it, share your list of any present medications with your doctor. Some medications like a blood thinner such as Warfarin may interact with Flutamide to cause bleeding. Other drugs not listed above may also interact with Flutamide as this is not a complete guide. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.
THINGS TO REMEMBER:
Remember to follow any diet, medicine, or activity restriction which your doctor may have advised while taking Flutamide
Store this medication in a cool and dry place
Never start a new medication without consulting your doctor first
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