Flutacare 250mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Flutamide (250mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Criticare Laboratories Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Flutacare 250mg Tablet is used in the treatment of cancer of the prostate gland. It works by blocking the effects of male hormones such as testosterone. Flutacare 250mg Tablet should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time every day. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Flutacare 250mg Tablet blocks the effect of the natural male hormones on the growth of prostate cells. Flutacare 250mg Tablet also blocks the undesired effects of androgens in females such as excessive hair growth and acne.
Does flutamide lower testosterone?
Yes, flutamide reduces testosterone levels by blocking its production. This effect contributes to reducing the effectiveness of testosterone in the body, which can slow the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Flutacare 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- You have been prescribed Flutacare 250mg Tablet for the treatment of prostate cancer.
- Take it with or without food
- preferably at the same time every day.
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration unless you know how Flutacare 250mg Tablet affects you.
- It may cause your skin to become light sensitive. Avoid direct exposure to excessive sunlight and use sunscreen when outdoors.
- If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking Flutacare 250mg Tablet.
- Your doctor may want you to have regular blood tests to monitor your liver function while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
- Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor first.
- Breast enlargement in males
- sleepiness
- nausea
- and vomiting are some very common side effects of this medicine.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Flutacare 250mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Information regarding the use of Flutacare 250mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Flutacare 250mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
