Flutide Information

Flutide is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Prostate Cancer. Other than this, Flutide has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The optimal dosage of Flutide is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Flutide have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Flutide are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Flutide's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Flutide related warnings talks about Flutide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Flutide is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Flutide contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Flutide may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Flutide is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Flutide Benefits & Uses
Flutide Dosage & How to Take
Flutide Side Effects
Flutide Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Flutide with Other Drugs
Flutide Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Flutide
Flutide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Flutide Benefits & Uses

Flutide is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Prostate Cancer

Flutide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Male)	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Flutide Related Warnings

Is the use of Flutide safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Flutide will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Flutide safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Flutide for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Flutide on the Kidneys?

Flutide rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Flutide on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Flutide on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Flutide on the Heart?

Flutide is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Flutide with Other Drugs

Flutide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Atazanavir

Prilocaine,Lidocaine

Gatifloxacin

Moderate

Bromocriptine

Methotrexate

Levofloxacin

Flutide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flutide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS, PCOD)

Frequently asked Questions about Flutide

Is this Flutide habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Flutide.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Flutide since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Flutide only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Flutide in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Flutide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Flutide

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Flutide together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Flutide

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Flutide with alcohol will be.

Unknown