Drug Name

Eulexin (Flutamide)

Drug Uses

Eulexin is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. Eulexin may as well as be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

How Taken

Take Eulexin as directed by your doctor.

• Take each dose with a filled glass of water.
• Flutamide is usually used three times a day (every 8 hours).
• Do not halt using this medication without earliest talking to your doctor. Store Eulexin at room temperature away from moisture as well as heat.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may possess about how to take Eulexin.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Eulexin is an antiandrogen. It works in the body to halt the actions of androgens (male hormones).

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose of Eulexin, take it as soon as likely. Incase it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose as well as go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store Eulexin at room temperature, between 68 as well as 77 degrees F (20 as well as 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, as well as light. Keep Eulexin out of the reach of children as well as away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take Eulexin if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Eulexin;
• you are female;
• you possess very bad liver disease.

Contact your doctor or health care provider fair away incase any of these apply to you.

Important :

• Eulexin may cause diarrhea. Do not take laxatives while using Flutamide , unless directed by your doctor. Incase diarrhea occurs, ask your doctor or pharmacist to recommend a treatment for you.
• Lab tests, such as liver function tests, may be required to monitor treatment or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor as well as lab appointments.
• Eulexin is not recommended for take in children; safety as well as effectiveness possess not been confirmed.
• Pregnancy as well as breast-feeding: Eulexin is not recommended for take in women.

Likely Side Effects

Check with your doctor incase any of these most ordinary side effects persist or become bothersome:

• blood in the urine; breast growth; decreased sex drive or ability; diarrhea; hot flashes; inflamed prostate; nausea; rash; rectal bleeding; vomiting.

Seek health examination attention fair away incase any of these very bad side effects occur:

• very bad allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); copper urine; flu-like symptoms; impotence; loss of appetite; muscle aches or soreness; nausea; very bad diarrhea; stomach pain/tenderness; unusual tiredness; vomiting; yellowing of skin or eyes.

More Information

Eulexin is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
Incase your symptoms do not improve or incase they become worse, check with your doctor.