CYPROTERONE Acetate
CYPROTERONE Acetate
(sigh-PRO-ter-own ASS-e-tate)
Other Names for this Medication: Androcur, Cyprostat, Cyproteron, Procur, Cyprone, Cyprohexal, Ciproterona, Cyproteronum, Neoproxil, Siterone, Gen-cyproterone, Novo-cyproterone, Alti-CPA (Brand Names)
Appearance
Oral Tablets: Round, white tablets containing 50 mg of cyproterone acetate.
Why this Medication is Used
This medication is used for the treatment of prostate cancer. Cyproterone is an anti-testosterone (hormone) drug that slows the growth of cancer cells. It is also used to treat hot flashes.
How do you take this Medication
Oral Tablets: Take cyproterone as ordered by your doctor. It is better if you take the tablets by mouth after meals in 2 or 3 divided doses.
Precautions
• Other medications may interact with Cyproterone. Do not start taking any new medications without first checking with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Tell any new doctor or dentist that you are taking Cyproterone before you receive any treatment.
• If you have diabetes, you should monitor your blood sugar level closely. Cyproterone may increase blood sugar levels. If you notice a change in the results of your blood sugar tests, check with your doctor.
• Limit or avoid drinking alcoholic beverages while taking Cyproterone. It may decrease the effectiveness of this medication.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual schedule. Do not “double up” the dose to catch up.
• Store in a cool dry place at room temperature. Keep out of reach of children.
For more information on this medication, please call your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
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SIDE EFFECTS |
PREVENTION |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO |
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MORE COMMON: |
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| • Nausea, vomiting
• Feeling tired or drowsy • Impotence or decreased libido • Breast enlargement and/or tenderness. |
• Take medication after meals. | • Let you doctor or nurse know if this is bothersome.
• Be careful driving machinery if you are tired. • Will return to normal after treatment is stopped. • Contact your doctor if it becomes bothersome.(This will usually disappear after treatment is stopped) |
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LESS COMMON: |
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| • Pain or swelling in legs, calf tenderness or hardened vein, trouble breathing, chest pain (possible signs of a blood clot)
• Dry skin • Feeling depressed, mood changes (most common during the first few weeks of treatment) • Fluid retention (hands, feet or lower legs) |
• Avoid tight clothing that restricts your circulation.
• Avoid sitting with your legs crossed at the knees |
• Seek medical attention IMMEDIATELY
• Check with your doctor or nurse as soon as possible. |
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RARE: |
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| • Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing
• Uncontrolled nausea or vomiting • Extreme fatigue, headaches • Yellow skin or eyes, itchy skin, dark urine or light grey stools |
• Stop taking the drug and phone your doctor IMMEDIATELY!
• Check with your doctor or nurse as soon as possible. |
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