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Indications

Androcur is a cancer medication used to treat advanced prostate cancer (prostatic carcinoma) in adult men. This medication may also be used to treat hypersexuality in men.

Cyproterone is a progestin hormone that blocks the male sex hormone testosterone from being produced. By reducing testosterone, Androcur helps prevent the growth and spread of prostatic cancer cells. Through these actions the medication helps treat and reduce symptoms of advanced prostate cancer. When taken at low doses, the reduction in sex hormones can help reduce desire in men with an increased sex drive.

Dosage and Administration

The dose of Androcur that is prescribed will vary depending on the individual being treated. Follow all your healthcare provider’s instructions and read packaging labels carefully to ensure the best therapeutic response from treatment. Do not take more than prescribed or suddenly stop using this medication without speaking to your healthcare provider.

• Swallow tablets whole
• Take after eating or as directed by your healthcare provider
• Take your doses at the same times each day for best results
• Most men start by taking 200 to 300mg daily divided into 2 or 3 doses
• Maintenance doses should range from 200 to 300mg divided daily
• Do not take more than 300mg each day
• After an orchiectomy is performed, doses may be reduced to between 100 and 200mg divided daily
• Do not suddenly stop taking Androcur or reduce your dose after remission without speaking with your healthcare provider
• To treat hypersexuality, men should start by taking 50mg twice daily
• After anti-hypersexuality effects have been achieved, doses may gradually decrease
• Store at room temperature away from children and pets

Side Effects

Androcur may cause some side effects to develop while altering your levels of hormones. Speak to your healthcare provider to learn more about any symptoms that you may encounter during treatment.

Common Androcur side effects:

• Drowsiness
• Dry skin
• Temporary loss of body hair in patches
• Dizziness, headache
• Nausea, upset stomach
• Flushing, sweating
• Reduced sex drive
• Breast enlargement or tenderness
• Benign tumor or lump in your breast tissue
• Changes in your sperm including its shape which may affect fertility
• Trouble or inability to achieve an erection or orgasm

Serious Side Effects

Some more serious adverse reactions may occur during treatment with Androcur. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you develop any of the following symptoms:

• Liver problems (nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, jaundice, dark urine)
• Breast lumps
• Changes in your mood or behaviour such as new or worsening depression
• New or worsening bone pain
• Fast heart rate
• Rapid weight change
• Swollen ankles or feet
• Increased thirst or urination
• Easy bleeding or bruising
• Signs of an infection (fever, chills, sore throat)

In rare instances Androcur has been found to cause the development of blood clots. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop any of the following serious side effects:

• pain, redness, swelling, or weakness in your arms or legs
• Calf pain or swelling and warmth
• New or worsening shortness of breath
• Coughing blood
• Sudden changes in vision
• Confusion
• Trouble speaking
• Weakness on one side of your body
• Sudden and severe headache
• Pain in your chest, jaw, or left arm
• Fainting

Allergic Reactions

Do not use Androcur if you are allergic to cyproterone or any of the other ingredients used in the tablets. Call your healthcare provider immediately if you notice any of the following signs of an allergic reaction:

• Rash
• Itching or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat
• Severe dizziness
• Difficulty breathing

Cautions

• Androcur is designed to help treat severe prostatic cancer in men and should not be used by women.
• Women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not handle Androcur tablets or breathe dust from them because it can cause harmful effects on an unborn baby. Women who are breastfeeding should also avoid handling this medication because it is unknown if it will affect the nursing child.
• Do not take Androcur if you have liver disease.
• To ensure your safety when taking Androcur, tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had any of the following conditions:
  • Kidney disease
  • Depression
  • Blood clots
  • Diabetes
  • Heart disease
  • Decreased function of your adrenal glands
  • Tumour of the coverings of your brain
• Androcur may affect your blood sugar, especially if you have diabetes. Contact your healthcare provider if you notice any signs of high blood sugar including increased thirst or urination. Your medications may need to be adjusted during treatment.
• Avoid drinking alcohol during treatment because it can increase your risk of developing adverse reactions and can worsen Androcur’s drowsy effect.
• Do not drive or perform hazardous tasks until your know how Androcur will affect you. This medication can cause you to become dizzy or drowsy, especially in the first 3 months of treatment.
• Androcur may cause your skin to be more sensitive to sunlight. Avoid long exposure to the sun or artificial UV rays such as tanning booths or sunlamps and wear sunscreen.
• Androcur may affect male fertility. Speak with your healthcare provider to learn more about your risk.
• Some drugs may interact with Androcur and cause unwanted effects. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medications you take, including over the counter medicines, but especially any of the following:
  • Any products or medications that contain testosterone
  • Ketoconazole, itraconazole, clotrimazole
  • Ritonavir
  • Rifampicin
  • Phenytoin
  • St John’s wort
  • Statin medications
• Androcur is not approved for use in children.

Form and Strength

This prostatic cancer medicine is available in tablet form.

• Androcur tablet strengths:
  • 50mg
  • 100mg

The 50mg Androcur tablets are available in quantities of 60, 100, and 120 while the 100mg tablets are available in quantities of 90.

FAQ

What does Androcur do to your body?

Androcur contains cyproterone, an antiandrogen progestin hormone that inhibits the effects and production of testosterone in your body. By reducing how much testosterone is produced in your testicles, Androcur can slow the growth and spread of cancer cells to improve your prostatic cancer condition.

Is Androcur used for hypersexuality?

Androcur may be prescribed to reduce sexual desire in men with hypersexuality (an increased sex drive). Doses usually range between 50 and 100mg daily to lower libido. Follow all directions offered by your healthcare provider for the best results.

Resources:

1. https://www.bayer.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/androcur-pm-en.pdf
2. https://www.drugs.com/cons/cyproterone.html
3. https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/medications/cyproterone-oral
4. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.1120.pdf