Generic for Eulexin for Prostate cancer - Drug Information

Generic Name - Flutamide

Category - Prostate Cancer, Anti-Androgen

Indications

Prostate cancer.
Generic Eulexin is one of a class of drugs known as anti-androgens, which act by directly blocking the cancer-promoting activities of androgens, or male sex hormones, of which the principal one is testosterone. The prostate gland is present only in males; therefore, females do not get prostate cancer.

Generic for Eulexin Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Eulexin is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Eulexin should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Lactose intolerance
Liver disease

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Eulexin. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Warfarin.

Generic for Eulexin Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericEulexin
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Eulexin for Prostate cancer is 2 capsules 3 times a day at 8-hour intervals for a total daily dosage of 750 milligrams.

Generic for Eulexin Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Eulexin side Effects include dark yellow or brown urine,
Vomiting and yellowing of the eyes or skin.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Eulexin.

Generic for Eulexin and Pregnancy

Studies indicate that generally Generic Eulexin being a non steroidal anti androgens is usually given to men. However, if one of these medicines is needed by a woman, it is very important that an effective method of avoiding pregnancy be used during treatment. Because these medicines block the effect of the male hormone, testosterone, they may interfere with the normal development of a male fetus.

Generic for Eulexin and Breastfeeding

We now understand that non steroidal anti androgens are usually given to men, and it is not known whether any of these medicines passes into breast milk. However, non steroidal anti androgens can cause serious side effects. Therefore, if a woman needs Generic Eulexin, she should not breast-feed during treatment.

Generic for Eulexin and Pediatric

There is a chance that a non steroidal antiandrogen could interfere with the development of boys. However, cancer of the prostate gland usually occurs in middle-aged or older men, so it is very unlikely that a child would need generic Eulexin.

Generic for Eulexin and Geriatric

Nonsteroidal antiandrogens have been tested in elderly people and have not been shown to cause different side effects or problems than they do in younger adults. However, talk to your doctor and seek medical opinion before using Generic Eulexin.

Note

The above information about Generic Eulexin serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.