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Nilutamide and alcohol

Result of checker of drug Nilutamide interaction with alcohol. Whether they can be taken together or this combination is not allowed.

Check result:

Nilutamide <> Alcohol

Relevance: 01.01.2021

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug interaction with alcohol.

Consumer:

Nilutamide can be taken with or without food or milk. Try to take your dose of nilutamide at the same time every day. Alcohol may cause facial flushing, dizziness, and other symptoms in approximately 5% of patients when used during treatment with nilutamide. Do not drink alcohol if you experience any of these symptoms.

Professional:

GENERALLY AVOID: Alcohol intolerance has been reported in 5% to 20% of patients following administration of nilutamide in clinical studies. Symptoms include facial flushes, malaise, and hypotension.

MANAGEMENT: Consumption of alcoholic beverages should be avoided in patients who experience alcohol intolerance with nilutamide.

References:

Decensi A, Guarneri D, Paoletti MC, Lalanne JM, Merlo F, Boccardo F "Phase II study of the pure non-steroidal antiandrogen nilutamide in prostatic cancer. Italian Prostatic Cancer Project (PONCAP)." Eur J Cancer 27 (1991): 1100-4
"Product Information. Nilandron (nilutamide)." Hoechst Marion-Roussel Inc, Kansas City, MO.

Nilutamide

Generic Name: nilutamide

Brand Name: Nilandron

Synonyms: n.a.

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