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Nilandron |
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- Description - |
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Nilandron is used for advanced prostate cancer--cancer that hasbegun to spread beyond the prostate gland. An "antiandrogen" drug, itblocks the effects of the male hormone testosterone, which is known toencourage prostate cancer. The drug is part of a treatment program thatbegins with removal of the testes, a major--but not the only--source oftestosterone. |
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- Common Side Effects - |
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Abnormal vision,alcohol intolerance,constipation,decreased sex drive,difficulty breathing,dizziness,heart failure,hot flashes,impotence,increase in blood pressure,lung problems,nausea,poor adaptation to the dark,tingling feeling,urinary tract infection |
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Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Theophylline (Theo-Dur)
Vitamin K antagonists (Coumadin)
If you are already taking Coumadin, you will need to be monitoredespecially closely after treatment with Nilandron begins. Your doctormay need to lower your dosage of Coumadin.
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- Manufacturer - |
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Aventis Pasteur Inc |
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Route 611, PO Box 187 |
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Swiftwater, PA 18370 |
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USA |
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