What is Androcur/Cyproterone Acetate used for?

This medicine is used for the treatment of prostate cancer

If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your Health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider. This medicine is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have any questions about your medicine, ask your Health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider.

How should Androcur/Cyproterone Acetate be stored?

Store at room temperature in a cool dry place, protect from heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets.

General drug information:

When should Androcur/Cyproterone Acetate not be taken?

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any component present in this medicine if you have liver diseases; a history of jaundice or persistent itching during a previous pregnancy; a history of herpes of pregnancy; Dubin-Johnson syndrome; Rotor syndrome; previous or existing liver tumours; wasting diseases; depression; previous or existing thromboembolic processes; diabetes with vascular changes; sickle-cell anaemia.

What precautions should I follow when taking Androcur/Cyproterone Acetate?

Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you are taking blood thinners if you have stomach problems if you have peptic ulcers if you have any other medical condition like liver or kidney function impairment or heart problem if you have cardiovascular disease, ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease and hypertension.

What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Androcur/Cyproterone Acetate?

Alcohol intake should be limited while taking This medicine because it may reduce the effectiveness of the drug. This medicine can cause weakness and tiredness when you first start to take it. After about the third month, your body will become accustomed to the medication and this effect should be lessened. It is very important that you keep taking this medication exactly as prescribed unless otherwise directed by the doctor. If you miss a dose of cyproterone tablets, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double up on doses.

What are the side effects of Androcur/Cyproterone Acetate?

Most severe: Allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives).

Most common: Changes in body-weight and libido, a feeling of tension in the breasts, tiredness, diminished vitality, inner restlessness and depressive moods

Other: None

How should I take Androcur/Cyproterone Acetate?

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. A high-dosed treatment may reduce the function of the adrenal cortex, particularly the adrenocortical response to stress. If, during the combined cyclical treatment, slight "unscheduled" bleeding occurs, tablet-taking should not be interrupted. However, if the bleeding is heavy, the patient should consult her doctor. It should be pointed out to patients whose occupation demands great concentration (eg road users and machine operators) that Androcur can lead to tiredness and diminished vitality and can impair the ability to concentrate.Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking this medicine. Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.