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Brand Name Manufacturers |
Androcur by Schering AG, Farma (Germany)
Cyproteron by NM Pharma (England) |
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Generic Manufacturers |
? |
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Pharmacology |
Androgen receptor antagonist. Weak gonadal androgen production
inhibitor. Weak progesterone. |
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Delivery |
10mg, 50mg oral tablets |
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Typical dosage |
Pre-op 10mg/wk-100mg/day (See comment below)
Post-op not recommended |
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Availability |
Not approved by U.S. FDA |
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Indications |
Acne and/or overactive oil glands. Androgen dependent loss
of scalp hair. Hirsutism. Inoperable prostate tumors. |
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Contraindications |
Lactation. Dubin-Johnson syndrome. Liver disease or tumor.
Previous or existing blood clotting disorder. Rotor syndrome.
Severe chronic-depression. Severe diabetes with vascular changes.
Sickle-cell anaemia. Wasting diseases (with the exception
of prostate tumor). |
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Adverse reactions |
- CNS
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Headache. Lessened ability to concentrate. Mental depression.
Tiredness.
- Gastrointestinal
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Nausea.
- Other
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Blood clotting disorders. Carbohydrate metabolism changes.
Liver dysfunction or tumors. Shortness of breath.
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Comments |
The extreme range of dosage comes from input that some people
find 10mg/wk sufficient to induce total impotence, and yet
others take as much as 200mg/day with no obvious short-term
adverse effects. Given this range, it would seem prudent
to start on the low side and work your way up only if necessary.
More than 100mg/day is generally considered excessive.
Also,
do not confuse with the antibiotic named "Cipro." |
| Additional
Info: |
CCO
Formulary Data Sheet on Androcur (PDF file on this site) |