Cyproterone Benefits & Uses

Cyproterone is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Prostate Cancer

Cyproterone Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Hirsutism Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: From 5th day of menstrual cycle
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hirsutism Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: From 5th day of menstrual cycle
Adult(Male)	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cyproterone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cyproterone is used -

Common

Hot Flashes
Depressed mood
Weight Change
Decreased libido
Excessive sweating
Fluid retention
Tiredness

Cyproterone Related Warnings

Is the use of Cyproterone safe for pregnant women?

Not Used by Women

Not Used By Women
Is the use of Cyproterone safe during breastfeeding?

Not Used by Women

Not Used By Women
What is the effect of Cyproterone on the Kidneys?

Cyproterone may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cyproterone on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Cyproterone. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cyproterone on the Heart?

Cyproterone has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Cyproterone with Other Drugs

Cyproterone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Cyproterone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cyproterone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Dubin Johnson Syndrome
Meningioma
Depression
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Cyproterone

Is this Cyproterone habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Cyproterone has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Cyproterone will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Cyproterone should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Cyproterone is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Cyproterone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cyproterone

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Cyproterone and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Cyproterone

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cyproterone with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1307-1308

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 302

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