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Flutamide is used together with a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonist to treat metastatic (cancer that has spread) prostate cancer in men. Flutamide belongs to the group of medicines called antiandrogens. It works by blocking the effects of androgen (a male hormone), to stop the growth and spread of cancer cells.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024
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