Flutide 250mg Tablet

Short Description

Flutide 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.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Flutide 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.

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

Side Effects

Breast enlargement in males Sleepiness Nausea Vomiting Yellowing of the skin Loss of appetite Shortness of breath Abdominal pain Dark urine Skin rashes

Alcohol Warning

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

Breastfeeding Warning

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

Pregnancy Warning

Flutide 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.

Interacting Medicines

Acenocoumarol Warfarin Phenindione

Flutide 250mg Tablet blocks the effect of the natural male hormones on the growth of prostate cells. Flutide 250mg Tablet also blocks the undesired effects of androgens in females such as excessive hair growth and acne.

You have been prescribed Flutide 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 Flutide 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 Flutide 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.