Eulexin

Eulexin is the brand name of the medicine flutamide. The eulexin drug is used for the treatment of prostate cancer. However, flutamide eulexin is used in combination of other medicines at times so that the effect of the drug in the treatment is more. However, as topical flutamide is used for the treatment of prostate, it is not intended to be used by women.

Dosage and Usage:
Eulexin should be however taken as per the recommendation of the doctor. At the same time it is strictly recommended that the dose should not be increased or changed until and unless the doctor recommends doing so. Otherwise, the possibility of side effects might increase. It is always best to take the medicine at intervals and can be taken with or without food.

Uses:
This medication is used to treat men with prostate cancer, and is used with other medications and sometimes with radiation treatments. Flutamide belongs to a class of drugs known as anti-androgens (anti-testosterone). Testosterone, a natural hormone, helps prostate cancer to grow and spread. Flutamide works by blocking the effects of testosterone, thereby slowing the growth and spread of prostate cancer.

How to use:
Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using flutamide and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Take Eulexin by mouth with or without food, usually 3 times daily or as directed by your doctor. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day. Do not stop any medications for your prostate cancer unless told to do so by your doctor. Stopping your medications could allow the cancer to spread more rapidly. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens (such as urination becomes more difficult, bone pain increases).

Side effects:
mental/mood changes (such as depression, anxiety, nervousness), a breast lump, confusion, sudden severe tiredness, weakness, pale skin, bluish fingernails/lips/skin, fast heartbeat at rest, feeling short of breath at rest.