Eulexin
Flutamide capsules for prostate cancer. They block male hormones from reaching prostate tissue.
- Category
- Oncology Support
- Active ingredient
- Flutamide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 250mg
This listing uses Eulexin as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Eulexin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Eulexin details
- Condition
- Prostate Cancer
- Alternative names
- flutamide
- Therapeutic class
- Antiandrogen
- Pharmacological class
- Nonsteroidal Androgen Receptor Inhibitor
- Known off-label uses
- hirsutism
- Contraindications
- severe hepatic impairment; pregnancy
- Minor side effects
- hot flushes; nausea; vomiting
- Moderate side effects
- gynaecomastia; anorexia; elevated transaminases
- Serious side effects
- severe drug-induced hepatitis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Schering-Plough
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adult men.
Patient summary
Flutamide capsules for prostate cancer. They block male hormones from reaching prostate tissue.
Mechanism of action
Blocks systemic androgens from binding to cytosolic receptors in prostate tissue, halting androgen-dependent cellular division.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: High fetal risk. Contraindicated in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Not applicable.
What you will receive
Eulexin is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Flutamide, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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