Generic Name
Cyproterone AcetatePacks Price
- Tab 50 mg(010221): 50: 2241.07: 2636.55
Androcur
Therapeutic Group
Endocrine Hormone TherapyIndication Dosage
Cyproterone acetate is a medication primarily indicated for the treatment of hyperandrogenism, hirsutism, and acne in individuals with conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and androgenetic alopecia. It is also utilized as a component of hormone replacement therapy for transgender women to suppress testosterone levels and promote feminization.
Hyper-sexuality In Males, Sexual Deviation In Males:
- Adult: 50 Mg Twice Daily, To Be Taken After Food
Prevention Of Tumour Flare With Initial Gonadorelin Analogue Therapy:
- Adult (Male): 200 Mg Daily In 2-3 Divided Doses For 5-7 Days Before Initiation Of Gonadorelin Analogue, Followed By 200 Mg Daily In 2-3 Divided Doses For 3-4 Weeks After Initiation Of Gonadorelin Analogue; Maximum 300 Mg Per Day.
Long-term Palliative Therapy Where Gonadorelin Analogues Or Orchidectomy Contra-indicated, Not Tolerated, Or Where Oral Therapy Preferred:
- Adult (Male): 200-300 Mg Daily In 2-3 Divided Doses
Hot Flushes With Gonadorelin Analogue Therapy Or After Orchidectomy:
- Adult (Male): Initially 50 Mg Daily, Then Adjusted According To Response To 50-150 Mg Daily In1-3 Divided Doses.
- Children: Not Applicable.
Content
- Tab 10mg /50mg: Cyproterone Acetate10mg / 50mg.
Pregnancy
Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised
Stability
- Oral Anti-androgen
Contra Indications
- Dubin-johnson Syndrome, History Of Thromboembolic Disorders, Liver-disease, Malignant Diseases, Previous Or Existing Liver Tumours, Rotor Syndrome, Severe Depression, Severe Diabetes (with Vascular Changes), Sickle-cell Anaemia, Wasting Diseases, Meningioma Or History Of Meningioma
Precautions
- Dubin-johnson Syndrome, History Of Thromboembolic Disorders, Liver-disease, Malignant Diseases, Previous Or Existing Liver Tumours, Rotor Syndrome, Severe Depression, Severe Diabetes (with Vascular Changes), Sickle-cell Anaemia, Wasting Diseases, Meningioma Or History Of Meningioma
Lactation
- Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Breathlessness
- Changes In Hair Pattern
- Fatigue
- Gynaecomastia (rarely Leading To Galactorrhoea And Benign Breast Nodules)
- hepatic Failure
- Hepatitis
- Hepatotoxicity
- Inhibition Of Spermatogenesis
- Jaundice
- Lassitude
- Risk Of Recurrence Of Thromboembolic Disease.
- Rare: Hypersensitivity Reactions
- Osteoporosis
- Rash
Author
Shahid Arif