Flutamide Tablets are a medicine used to treat prostate cancer and other conditions related to excess male hormones. They belong to a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-androgens.

Here are the key details:

• Composition: Each tablet contains Flutamide, commonly in strengths of 125 mg or 250 mg.

• Dosage Form: Oral tablets, usually taken two to three times daily with or without food, as prescribed by a doctor.

• Mode of Action:

  • Flutamide blocks androgen (male hormone) receptors in the prostate and other tissues.

  • This prevents testosterone and other androgens from stimulating prostate cancer cell growth.

• Uses:

  • Prostate cancer – usually in combination with other therapies like luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonists or after surgery.

  • Sometimes used in conditions involving excess androgen activity, such as certain hormonal disorders.

• Treatment Goal: To slow the growth of prostate cancer cells by blocking the effects of male hormones that fuel tumor progression.

• Side Effects:

  • Common: hot flashes, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, liver function changes, decreased libido.

  • Less common/serious: liver toxicity, anemia, gynecomastia (breast enlargement), allergic reactions.

• Precautions:

  • Regular monitoring of liver function tests and blood counts is required.

  • Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

  • Caution in patients with liver disease.

  • Take exactly as prescribed; sudden discontinuation may affect treatment effectiveness.

  • Avoid alcohol and inform the doctor about any other medications to prevent interactions.

👉 Flutamide is effective in hormone-sensitive prostate cancer because it blocks the action of androgens, which are key drivers of cancer cell growth.