Cyproterone is the active substance of an antineoplastic medicine known commercially as Androcur.
Indications of Cyproterone
Inoperable prostate cancer; decreased sex drive.
Price of Cyproterone
The box of 50 mg Cyproterone containing 20 tablets costs approximately 92 reais and the box of 100 mg containing 20 tablets costs approximately 163 reais.
Cyproterone Side Effects
Change in kidneys; change in body weight; breast augmentation; depression; decreased fertility; abdominal bleeding; restlessness; liver problems; somnolence.
Contraindications of Cyproterone
Pregnancy risk C; women; sickle cell anemia; severe itching; yellowing of the skin or eyes; depression; severe diabetes; liver problems; problems or history of embolism; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.
Mode of use of Cyproterone
Oral use
Adults
- Decreased sex drive : Administer 50 mg twice daily. When achieving the expected results keep the treatment at the lowest possible dose preferably 50 mg once daily.
- Prostate Cancer: Administer 100 mg, 1 or 2 times a day.
