Flutamid

Were you looking for information on Flutamide? Flutamid is a common misspelling of flutamide.
 
Although prostate cancer is typically a disease that progresses slowly, if it reaches Stage IIB to III or Stage IV, a man may be prescribed flutamide (Eulexin®). This drug, which comes in capsule form, is given as part of a combination treatment plan. As an antiandrogen, it works by blocking the effects of testosterone, which the cancer cells need to multiply. Most men tolerate flutamide well; however, side effects can include hot flashes and erectile dysfunction.
 
(Click Flutamide to learn more about this medication, including how it performed in clinical trials, important information for your healthcare provider, and what to do in cases of overdose. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Susan Lakey, PharmD, MPH
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD