Description
Composition Flutamide (250mg)
Primary Use Prostate cancer
Medicine Overview of Cytomid Tablet
Uses of Cytomid Tablet
Cytomid 250mg Tablet is used in the treatment of prostate cancer.
Cytomid Tablet side effects
Common
Rash, Dizziness, Decreased libido, Breast enlargement in male, Sleepiness, Weakness, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, Weight gain, Increased liver enzymes, Breast tenderness, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Depression, Decreased appetite, Flatulence, Constipation, Hot flashes.
How to use Cytomid 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. Cytomid 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Cytomid Tablet works
Cytomid 250mg Tablet blocks the effect of the natural male hormones on the growth of prostate cells. Cytomid 250mg Tablet also blocks the undesired effects of androgens in females such as excessive hair growth and acne.
In Depth Information on Cytomid Tablet
Expert advice for Cytomid Tablet
- Do not drive or operate machinery as flutamide can affect your nervous system and cause visual changes.
- Consult your doctor if you have any of the following medical conditions: liver disease, a genetic enzyme deficiency called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, hemoglobin M disease; habit of smoking.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you have severe or ongoing diarrhea.
- Avoid dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt to prevent diarrhea and do not use laxatives while taking flutamide.
- Drink plenty of liquids while you are on flutamide treatment.
Cytomid Tablet related warnings
Special precautions for Cytomid Tablet
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Cytomid 250mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy. There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
No information is available on the use of Cytomid 250mg Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
It is not known whether Cytomid 250mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
Cytomid 250mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cytomid 250mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
Cytomid 250mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor. “You should not take EUFLEX tablets if you have liver problems or if you are allergic to it. Women should not take EUFLEX tablets.
