Drug name
Eulexin (Flutamide)
Drug Uses
This medication helps to treat cancer of prostate. Eulexin may also be used for purposes other than those registered in its medication guide.
How Taken
Take the medication as determined by your doctor. Read the medicine label for precise dosing instructions carefully.
Take the medication as determined by your doctor. As a rule, Eulexin is taken by mouth with food or without it. In case you have a stomach upset, it should be taken with food for reducing the irritation of stomach. Use the drug with a glass of water following the directions of your doctor.
Contact your health care provider in case you have some questions about using Eulexin.
Drug Class and Mechanism
This antiandrogen prevents androgens’ actions.
Missed Dose
In case you miss a dosage of Eulexin, take it immediately. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up.
Storage
Keep this drug at room temperature, between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Store it in a hermetic and light-resistant container. Save it away from light, heat, moisture. Do not store it in the bathroom. Save this remedy out of the reach of children and pets.
Warnings Precautions
You should not take this medication if:
you are female;
you have allergies to its ingredients;
you suffer liver disease.
Contact your health care provider/doctor immediately in case some of these apply to you.
Important :
Eulexin may provoke diarrhea. You should not take laxatives simultaneously with Flutamide, if not recommended by your doctor. Laboratory tests may be made when you take Eulexin. Such tests help to control your heakth condition and check side effects. You should not avoid all laboratory and doctor appointments.
It should not be used in children.
Women must not take this medication.
Possible Side Effects
Contact your doctor if any of these side effects take place:
bloody urine; hot flashes; inflamed prostate; nausea; rash; lowered sex ability; diarrhea; rectal bleeding; vomiting; growth of breast.
Ask for medical attention immediately in case any of these serious side effects take place:
appetite loss; aches of muscles; flu-like symptoms; impotence; severe diarrhea; nausea; serious allergic reactions (chest tightness; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; rash; hives; difficulty breathing); brown urine; pain in stomach; tiredness; vomiting.
More Information
Eulexin should be used only by those patient for whom it is prescribed by a doctor. Do not share it with other people.