Flutatec 250mg Tablet is used in the treatment of cancer of the prostate gland. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It works by blocking the effects of male hormones such as testosterone.

Flutatec 250mg Tablet is used in treating prostate cancer that require certain male body chemicals to grow

Uses of Flutatec Tablet

Side effects of Flutatec Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Flutatec

Breast enlargement in male
Sleepiness
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Breast tenderness
Constipation
Decreased appetite
Decreased libido
Depression
Dizziness
Indigestion
Flatulence
Hot flashes
Increased liver enzymes
Rash
Weakness
Weight gain
Vomiting

How to use Flutatec Tablet

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. Flutatec 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Flutatec 250mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Flutatec 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.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Flutatec 250mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Flutatec 250mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Flutatec 250mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Flutatec 250mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

UNSAFE

Flutatec 250mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Flutatec 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 Flutatec 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 Flutatec 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Trifluoromethylbenzene Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

abcde

Action Class

Androgen receptor antagonist

Patient concerns

Dr. Sir, I have facing depression again after 2 year , and I don't know what was it's triggered point. Kindly tell me what should i do in this situation, I am bachelor. Is Zyven is good for this situation as it was earlier suggest by psychiatrist.

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Psychiatry

Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.

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Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Such problems are common after getting ovaries removed. Do not worry, these problems will eventually fade with time. However if it causes discomfort and restlessness, you should see your gynaecologist for hormonal replacement therapy

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Physician

A person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you should not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

FAQs

Q. Does flutamide lower testosterone?

Yes, flutamide lowers testosterone levels and blocks testosterone from reaching the cancer cells, thereby slowing the growth and of cancer cells.

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References

Chrousos GP. The Gonadal Hormones & Inhibitors. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 724.
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Flutatec 250mg Tablet

Product introduction

Uses of Flutatec Tablet

Side effects of Flutatec Tablet

Common side effects of Flutatec

How to use Flutatec Tablet

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

Q. Does flutamide lower testosterone?

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