Flutamide

Indications & Dose:

Metastatic prostate cancer.

DOSE

Adults 250mg thrice daily.

Child Not recommended

Contraindications:

Liver disease, sickle cell anaemia, malignant or wasting disease. Severe chronic depression, history of thromboembolic disorders. 

Side Effects:

Gynaecomastia, breast tenderness, galactorrhoea, GI disturbances, increased appetite, insomnia and tiredness, nausea, epigastric distress, vomiting diarrhoea, gynaecomastia, galactorrhoea, hepatitis, breast tenderness, insomnia.

Cautions:

Precautions:

Liver function tests to be done periodically. Water retention may occur in cardiac disease. Long term administration.
Pregnancy & breast-feeding: & old age: Use with caution. 

Interaction:

Drugs Warfarin

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

Patient And Carer Advice: