Flut-250 Tablets Tablet (Flutamide) — Uses, Dosage & NAFDAC

Who is this for?

What is this drug?

Flutamide is an anti-androgen medication that works by blocking the effects of male hormones (like testosterone) on the body, which helps slow down the growth of prostate cancer cells that depend on these hormones to grow.

What is it used for?

Prostate cancer (cancer of the man-gland)usually used together with other hormonal treatments to control the disease

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Cancer Treatment

How it works

Binds competitively to androgen receptors in prostate cancer cells, blocking the effects of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, thereby inhibiting androgen-dependent tumour growth and proliferation.

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You need a doctor's prescription to buy this drug.

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How to take this drug

The usual dose is one 250mg tablet taken three times a day (morning, afternoon, and night), every 8 hours. You can take it with or without food, but taking it with food may reduce stomach upset. Swallow the tablet whole with water. Always follow your doctor's specific instructions.

What if I Miss a Dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. But if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue your normal schedule. Do not take two doses at once to make up for the missed one.

What to watch out for

Your doctor must regularly check your liver function with blood tests before and during treatment — do not skip these appointments. Only buy from reputable pharmacies — look for brands like Flut-250 Tablets and avoid buying from roadside sellers or unverified sources. Do not share this medication with anyone else, even if they have similar symptoms.

Common Side Effects

Breast swelling or tenderness in men
hot flushes (feeling sudden heat in the body)
diarrhea or loose stools
nausea or feeling like vomiting
feeling weak or tired

Serious Side Effects

Yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice) which could mean liver damage — see a doctor immediately. Dark-colored urine or severe stomach pain — stop the drug and go to the hospital right away. Difficulty breathing or severe skin rash — seek emergency care.

Drug Interactions

Warfarin (blood-thinning medication) — flutamide can increase the risk of bleeding, so your doctor needs to monitor you closely. Alcohol — avoid drinking alcohol as it puts extra stress on your liver, and flutamide already affects the liver. Theophylline (used for asthma) — flutamide may increase its levels in your blood.

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Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Warning

Flutamide is strictly not for use by women, especially pregnant or breastfeeding women, as it can cause serious harm to an unborn baby.

Who Should NOT Take This

People with liver disease or liver problems should not take this drug. Anyone allergic to flutamide or its ingredients should avoid it. Women and children should not use this medication. Men with severe liver enzyme elevations should not be given flutamide.

How to Store

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat — Nigerian weather can be very hot, so avoid leaving it near windows or in your car. Keep it in a sealed container away from moisture and always keep out of reach of children.

For information only — not medical advice. Always talk to a doctor or pharmacist before changing your medication.

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