Cyproterone Acetate
Indications
- Hyper-sexuality in males, Sexual deviation in males
- Prevention of tumour flare with initial gonadorelin analogue therapy
- Long-term palliative therapy where gonadorelin analogues or orchidectomy contra-indicated, not tolerated, or where oral therapy preferred
- Hot flushes with gonadorelin analogue therapy or after orchidectomy
Drug Interactions
5 drug interactions identified for Cyproterone Acetate. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
acetate Diabetes mellitus; in prostate cancer, severe depression; in prostate cancer, sickle-cell anaemia; ineffective for male hypersexuality in chronic alcoholism (relevance to prostate cancer not k...
Side Effects
acetate Common or very common Depressed mood; dyspnoea; fatigue; gynaecomastia; hepatic disorders; hot flush; hyperhidrosis; nipple pain; restlessness; weight change Uncommon Skin reactions Rare or ve...
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Last reviewed: 2026
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