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Anti-Androgens Finasteride (Propecia)
Leuprolide (Eligard, Lupron, Lupron Depot)
Spironolactone (Aldactone)


Finasteride (Propecia, Proscar) blocks conversion of testosterone to
dihydrotesterone


Used to tx:
-BPH
-male pattern baldness
3 months of therapy need to see benefits
Stopping, reverses effect w/in 12 months


Adverse side effects:
- Decreased libido
-Impotence




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dutasteride (Avodart) 5-alpha reductase inhibitor
used to tx:
BPH


Can stay in serum up to 6 mon after discontinuing


can be absorbed through skin
pregnant woman shouldn't handle capsules
(fetal anomaly in male fetus)


Adverse Effects
decreased libido
Impotence


Leuprolide Acetate (Lupron) Luteinizing hormone - releasing agonist
create reversible:
-orchiectomy state
-oophorectomy state


Used to tx:
- advanced prostatic cancer
- Management of endometriosis
- Uterine fibroids
- polycystic ovarian disease
- central precocious puberty in peds




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Flutamide (Eulexin, Euflex) Truly non-steroidal agent
Used to tx:
-Advanced prostate cancer
-female androgen excess syndrome


Adverse Effects in males
- gynecomastia
-reversible liver toxicity


Black Box Warning
-hepatic failure
-hepatic encephalopathy
Basline/monthly liver function test for 1st 4 months


Spironolactone (Aldactone) aldosterone antagonist
potassium sparing diuretic


used for tx:
-female hirsutism (abnormal growth of hair)
-acne
-relief of PMS/PMDD symptoms (25-50 mg/d)


Adverse reactions
- dose related + reversible when discont.
-GI upset
-Drowsiness
-Gynecomastia
-Impotence
-Cutaneous (skin) eruptions
- Urticaria


Black Box Warning
Tumorigenicity in animals
Should not be used during pregnancy




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