Cyproteronacetat beta 100mg Tabletten 50 Stk (Cyproteron)

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 is preferred.
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 testicular removal.
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 the 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 should neither be reduced nor stopped after improvement or remission.
To prevent undesirable effects and complications that may be caused by an initial increase in the level of male sex hormones when starting treatment with LHRH agonists:
Initially, one tablet twice daily for 5-7 days, then one tablet twice daily for 3-4 weeks along with the LHRH agonist at the prescribed dosage.”
When treating with LHRH agonists, it is necessary to follow the information in the instructions for the drug used.
For the treatment of hot flashes in patients receiving LHRH analogues or after testicular tissue has been removed:
The recommended dose is one-half to one and a half tablets per day. If necessary, the dose can be increased to one tablet three times a day.
Additional information for special patient groups
Children and young people
Cyproterone acetate should not be used by male children and adolescents under 18 years of age. Cyproterone acetate can only be used after puberty has passed. Until the end of puberty, the harmful effect of cyproterone acetate on body size (length growth) cannot be completely excluded.
Elderly patients (65 years and older)
Studies of the absorption, distribution, degradation and excretion of cyproterone acetate in elderly patients have not been conducted.
Patients with liver dysfunction
Do not take cyproterone acetate if you have liver disease.
Patients with impaired renal function
Studies of the absorption, distribution, degradation and excretion of cyproterone acetate in patients with impaired renal function have not been conducted.
Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you feel that the effect of cyproterone acetate is too strong or too weak.