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Androgen removal therapy is used effectively during the treatment of prostate cancer. One of the commonly used anti-androgen drugs is Anandron with the active ingredient Nilutamide. What are the uses of Anandron?
1. Anandron drug use
Most forms of prostate cancer require a supply of the male hormone testosterone to grow. Testosterone is an androgen produced by the testes and adrenal glands. Antiandrogens work by blocking testosterone receptors and preventing testosterone from binding to these receptors in prostate cells. Without testosterone, cancer cells may grow more slowly or stop growing altogether. You may hear of this treatment as androgen removal therapy or ADT with the use of the drug Anandron.
2. How to take Anandron
Anandron is to be taken as a tablet, taken with or without food, but preferably at the same time each day.
It is important to ensure that the patient is taking the correct dose of medication each time as prescribed. Before each use, the patient should check that the dose of Anandron is correct with the information prescribed by the doctor.
Anandron can lead to alcohol intolerance, which may include flushing, irritability and low blood pressure. Therefore, patients should avoid consuming alcoholic beverages while taking Anandron.
Anandron blood levels can be affected by some foods and drugs, so it is necessary to avoid combining Anandron with drugs such as Rifampin, Fluconazole, Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Voriconazole. Be sure to tell your doctor about all medications and supplements you are taking.
3. Possible side effects of the drug Anandron
There are a number of steps patients can take to manage Anandron side effects. Patients should discuss with the oncologist to find out the most suitable method. Some of the most common or important side effects of Anandron :
Pneumonia : A patient may develop pneumonia during prostate cancer treatment with Anandron . Patients should promptly notify their treating physician if any new or worsening symptoms appear, including shortness of breath, cough, chest pain and fever; Hot flashes: There are a number of measures patients can take to control hot flashes. Several medications have been shown to help relieve symptoms of this side effect, including Clonidine (a medication used to treat high blood pressure), some low-dose antidepressants (such as Venlafaxine and Fluoxetine), and Gabapentin . Vision changes: Anandron may affect the eye's ability to adapt when moving from a bright area to a dark area. This adaptation time can range from a few seconds to several minutes. Anandron should therefore be used with caution in people driving at night or through tunnels and consider wearing sunglasses to control this condition. Anandron can also cause other changes in vision, including changes in color perception, patients should report any changes in vision to their treating physician; Osteoporosis: Men who take hormone therapy for a long time may be at risk of developing osteoporosis. Patients treated with Anandron may be recommended calcium and vitamin D supplements to help prevent bone loss. Breast tissue engorgement or enlargement: An increase in breast tissue (gynecomastia) or breast engorgement may develop during the use of Anandron. Doctors can recommend appropriate pain relievers. In rare cases, radiation therapy may be given to relieve severe pain. Reproductive and sexual changes: Anandron may affect the user's reproductive system, resulting in sperm production becoming irregular or permanently stopping. In addition, patients may experience erectile dysfunction or decreased sex drive during treatment with Anandron. People with erectile problems can talk to their doctor about options for treating the condition.
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Reference source: oncolink.org
