Prostamid 250mg Tablet is used in the treatment of cancer of the prostate gland. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It works by blocking the effects of male hormones such as testosterone.

Prostamid 250mg Tablet is used in treating prostate cancer that require certain male body chemicals to grow

Uses of Prostamid Tablet

Prostate cancer

Benefits of Prostamid Tablet

In Prostate cancer

Prostate gland is a small walnut-sized gland that produces a fluid called seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperms in males. The most common symptom of prostate cancer is difficulty with urination, but sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Prostamid 250mg Tablet decreases or stops the growth of cancer cells by decreasing the amount of testosterone (natural hormone in males) in men. This also relieves difficulty in passing urine and makes it easier for you to urinate.

Side effects of Prostamid Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Prostamid

Breast enlargement in male
Sleepiness
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Breast tenderness
Constipation
Decreased appetite
Decreased libido
Depression
Dizziness
Indigestion
Flatulence
Hot flashes
Increased liver enzymes
Rash
Weakness
Weight gain
Vomiting

How to use Prostamid Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Prostamid 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Prostamid 250mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Prostamid 250mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Prostamid 250mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Prostamid 250mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Prostamid 250mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Prostamid 250mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

UNSAFE

Prostamid 250mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
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All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Prostamid 250mg Tablet

₹11.57/Tablet

Cytomid 250 Tablet

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₹14.17/tablet

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Flutamide 250mg Tablet

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₹9/tablet

22% cheaper

Flutatec 250mg Tablet

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₹9.75/tablet

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Flutide 250mg Tablet

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₹11.8/tablet

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Flutacare 250mg Tablet

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₹11.5/tablet

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Prostamid 250mg Tablet for the treatment of prostate cancer.
Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time every day.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration unless you know how Prostamid 250mg Tablet affects you.
It may cause your skin to become light sensitive. Avoid direct exposure to excessive sunlight and use sunscreen when outdoors.
If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking Prostamid 250mg Tablet.
Your doctor may want you to have regular blood tests to monitor your liver function while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor first.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Trifluoromethylbenzene Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Androgen receptor antagonist

Patient concerns

I have problem of frequent urination at night. My father had same at his time.Doctor told me that I am having BPH.Also I went through PSA whose result is 1.8 increased prostate gland size is 40 which came in ultrasound report .When doctor did some test by inserting his finger in my rectal area I felt abnormal pain.doctor asked me to go for a culture test so as to check which can be the best medicine for BPH for me. Kindly suggest if it can be something else like prostate cancer.

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

May not be prostate cancer, it is only begnin enlargement of prostate.

Do i have prostrate cancer. Married but now having difficulty in having relation with wife. Penis not hard in the morning. Having problem with self spontaneous erection. Please help. God Bless.

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Not a symptom of prostate cancer

FAQs

Does flutamide lower testosterone?

Yes, flutamide lowers testosterone levels and blocks testosterone from reaching the cancer cells, thereby slowing the growth and of cancer cells.

Related lab tests

Prostate Specific Antigen (Free) PSA

Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) PSA

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