Cyproterone (Oral Route, Intramuscular Route)


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Cyproterone (Oral Route, Intramuscular Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

Description

Cyproterone is used to treat cancer of the prostate gland. The prostate gland is present only in males; therefore, females do not get prostate cancer.

This medicine blocks the effect of the male hormone testosterone in the body. This decreases the amount of testosterone produced in the body and is one way of treating this type of cancer.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using
DR601771 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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