Eulexin
Flutamide 250mg tablets, used in the management of prostate cancer. A non-steroidal anti-androgen competing with testosterone at the receptor.
- Category
- Oncology Support
- Active ingredient
- Flutamide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Eulexin on your behalf.
- Condition
- Prostate Cancer
- Therapeutic class
- Anti-Androgen
- Pharmacological class
- Non-steroidal Anti-androgen
- Contraindications
- severe hepatic impairment; hypersensitivity
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor liver enzymes; monitor blood counts; discontinue if jaundice observed
- Minor side effects
- hot flushes; nausea; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- gynaecomastia; decreased libido; fatigue
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Schering-Plough
- Onset Time
- varies
- Duration
- long-term
- Storage instructions
- Store in original container at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- Warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Adults only.
Serious side effects
liver failure, requires immediate medical attention; hepatitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Flutamide 250mg tablets, used in the management of prostate cancer. A non-steroidal anti-androgen competing with testosterone at the receptor.
Mechanism of action
A non-steroidal anti-androgen that competes with testosterone for receptor sites in the prostate, thus preventing cancer cell growth driven by androgens.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Not indicated for women. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
Eulexin is a prominent brand of Flutamide, used in the clinical management of prostate cancer. This medication is provided in tablet form at a strength of 250mg. It represents a widely recognised option for patients undergoing hormone therapy as part of a broader treatment plan for this specific oncological condition.
Buying Eulexin online
Whilst generic versions of Flutamide, often manufactured in India, may offer a cost-effective alternative for expats living far from a fully stocked pharmacy, this medication is best used under the direct supervision of a qualified doctor to monitor the patient’s individual response.
What you will receive
Eulexin is the originator brand name, made by Schering-Plough. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Schering-Plough and do not ship the original Eulexin.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Flutamide) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.