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Flutamide

Flutamide is used for:

Treating prostate cancer, along with other medicines. Flutamide is not intended for use in women.

Flutamide is an anti-androgen. It works by interfering with antigen activity in the prostate, which stops tumor growth and allows the tumor to shrink.

Do NOT use Flutamide if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Flutamide
• you are female
• you have severe liver disease

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Flutamide :

Some medical conditions may interact with Flutamide . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have blood or blood sugar problems, liver problems, or you smoke

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Flutamide . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Blood thinners (eg, warfarin) because the actions and side effects may be increased by Flutamide

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Flutamide may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Flutamide :

Use Flutamide as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Flutamide may be taken with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
• Take Flutamide with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL).
• Flutamide comes with an additional patient leaflet. Read it carefully and reread it each time you get Flutamide refilled.
• If you miss a dose of Flutamide , skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Flutamide .

Important safety information:

• Flutamide may cause diarrhea. Do not use laxatives while using Flutamide , unless directed by your doctor. If 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 and lab appointments.
• Flutamide is not recommended for use in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Flutamide is not recommended for use in women.

Possible side effects of Flutamide :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON 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.

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

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center ( http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include decreased activity; goose bumps; loss of appetite; slow breathing; tearing; trouble walking; vomiting.

Store Flutamide at room temperature, 59 to 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Flutamide out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Flutamide , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Flutamide is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Flutamide . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.