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Nilutamide
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Haorui supplies high quality Nilutamide API produced by our
GMP facility that has been successfully inspected by the
FDA.
We offer
competitive prices and support our products with reliable technical and
regulatory services. Nilutamide API is available from R&D to
commercial quantities. Please contact us for more details. |
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The following
information is provided for general information purposes
ONLY. |
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What is Nilutamide? |
This medication is used in combination with
surgical removal of your testicles to treat
prostate cancer.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask
your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Nilutamide is in a class of drugs known as antiandrogens; it
slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in your body. It
works by blocking the effects of excess testosterone, a
substance produced by the body, that promotes the growth of
cancer cells.
You should begin taking nilutamide the day of or on the day
after the surgical removal of your testicles. After about 30
days of treatment, your doctor will probably decrease your
dose. The length of treatment depends on the types of drugs
you are taking and how well your body responds to nilutamide. |
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Precautions before taking nilutamide |
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are
allergic to nilutamide, bicalutamide, flutamide, or any
other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and
nonprescription medications you are taking, especially
anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin),
aspirin, aspirin-substitute products, phenytoin (Dilantin),
theophylline (Theo-Dur, Slo-Phyllin, others), and vitamins
and herbal products.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver disease
or breathing problems.
you should know that this drug may stop sperm production.
However, you should not assume that you cannot get your
partner pregnant. You should not plan to have children while
receiving chemotherapy or for a while after treatments.
(Talk to your doctor for further details.) Use a reliable
method of birth control to prevent pregnancy.
you should know that you may experience facial flushing,
tiredness, and low blood pressure problems if you drink
alcohol after taking nilutamide. If you experience any of
these symptoms you should avoid alcohol while taking
nilutamide.
you should know that you may have trouble seeing for a few
seconds to a few minutes when you move from a lighted area
to a dark area. You should be careful driving at night or
through tunnels. You may want to wear tinted glasses while
taking nilutamide.
do not have any vaccinations (e.g., measles or flu shots)
without talking to your doctor. |
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Side effects of
Nilutamide |
Side effects from nilutamide can occur. Tell
your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go
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alcohol intolerance (e.g., flushing, increased or irregular
heartbeats, tiredness or confusion, headache)
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impotence
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loss of sexual desire
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visual changes
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constipation
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dizziness
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difficulty sleeping
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sweating
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loss of body hair
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If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your
doctor immediately:
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new or worsening shortness of breath
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cough
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chest pain
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fever
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yellowing of the skin
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nausea
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vomiting
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stomach pain
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pain on the right side of your torso
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tiredness
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loss of appetite
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flu-like symptoms
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dark urine
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If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor
may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's
(FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at
http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm] or by phone
[1-800-332-1088]. |
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Storage conditions of
Nilutamide |
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Keep nitulamide in the container it came in,
tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at
room temperature and away from light and excess heat and
moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication
that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your
pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication. |
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Special instructions for
Nilutamide |
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Some patients may experience unpleasant side
effects if they consume alcohol while taking nilutamide. If
you experience flushing, irregular heartbeats, confusion, or
headache you should avoid drinking alcohol or using products
such as mouthwash or cough and cold medications that contain
alcohol. |
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Disclaimer:
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Information on this page is provided for
general information purposes. You should not make a clinical
treatment decision based on information contained in this
page without consulting other references including the
package insert of the drug, textbooks and where relevant,
expert opinion. We cannot be held responsible for any errors
you make in administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor
for use of any erroneous information contained on this
page. |
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