Indication:
Cyproterone acetate is an antiandrogen. Inhibits the action of male sex hormones (androgens). It also reduces the amount of male sex hormones produced by the body.
Cyproterone acetate protects androgen-dependent organs of success, such as: B. prostate, against androgens coming from the gonads and (or) the adrenal cortex.
Cyproterone acetate is used for the palliative treatment of patients with secondary tumors or locally advanced inoperable prostate cancer.
If treatment with LHRH analogues (substances that reduce the production of sex hormones in the testicles) or surgery are inadequate, therapy that can be taken with medication (oral therapy) cannot be used, but preference is given.
at the beginning of treatment with LHRH agonists to prevent adverse effects and complications that may be caused by the initial increase in serum testosterone (male sex hormone) levels.
for the treatment of hot flashes that occur during treatment with LHRH agonists or after removal of the testicles.
Dosage:
Always take these medications exactly as your doctor told you. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
The recommended dose is:
For palliative treatment of patients with secondary tumors or locally advanced inoperable prostate cancer:
One tablet of cyproterone acetate 100 mg 2–3 times a day.
The dose prescribed by the doctor cannot be reduced or stopped after improvement or remission.
To prevent undesirable consequences and complications that may be caused by an initial increase in the level of male sex hormones at the beginning of treatment with LHRH agonists:
First, one tablet twice a day separately for 5-7 days, then one tablet twice a day for 3-4 weeks together with an LHRH agonist at the prescribed dosage.< /p>
When treating with LHRH agonists, you must follow the information in the instructions for the drug used.
