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Cyproterone

Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Cyproterone

Cyproterone is a medicine which falls into the category of anti-androgen, which necessarily means it reduces the action of male sex hormones known as androgen and hence reduces the production of the same. It can be administered both orally or injected. This drug is used in preventing and treating cancer in the prostate gland which is found in men. Also as it reduces the production of androgen, it results in lower sex drive in men and can be treated for very high sexual inclination. Cyproterone reduces production of testosterone in the gonads. This medicine is also used in treating over hair growth in both men and women and also skin problems like acne.

Common side effects of Cyproterone are reduced sex drive, inability to get erected, less semen ejaculation and lower sperm count in the semen among men. Apart from that there can be change and swelling in the male breasts, and release of fluid from the nipples in some cases. Restlessness, decreasing of body weight, weakness are some other problems. This medicine has also been the cause of depression in patients from both the genders. It is a medicine that needs the doctor’s advice before consumption.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Cyproterone

    • Hormone Replacement Therapy (Hrt)

    • Post Menopausal Osteoporosis

    • Contraception

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Cyproterone ?

    • Headache

    • Nausea

    • Mood Changes

    • Change In Body Weight

    • Sexual Dysfunction

    • Breast Tenderness

    • Breast Enlargement

    • Abdominal Pain

    • Metrorrhagia (Menstrual Bleeding At Irregular Intervals)

    • Edema (Swelling)

    • Fibroids

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Cyproterone

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Frewil 2 mg/0.035 mg tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Angeliq is contraindicated in women with severe renal disease

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    Medicines containing Cyproterone

    Below is the list of medicines, which contains Cyproterone as ingredient

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medicine belongs to the class of a steroidal antiandrogen, which negates or reduces the effect of testosterone on the body. The drug prevents the binding of dihydrotestosterone into the receptors, located at the prostatic carcinoma cell.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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      Reviewed ByDr. Garima SharmaMBBS, Master in Healthcare Administration, Diploma in Occupational HealthGeneral Physician
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