Antiandrogens are antagonists to androgens (the hormone). They were first discovered in 1960s. Androgen hormones are steroid hormones known to stimulate and control the male characteristics in vertebrates; this includes male secondary sexual characters and sex organs. Antiandrogens alter the androgen pathway by blocking the appropriate receptors, competing for binding sites on the cell's surface
About the drug:
Megestrol Acetate belongs to a group of medicine known as progestogens. It is mainly used in the treatment of prostate cancer apart from various other uses. The main ingredient in the medicine is Megestrol Acetate.
Uses of the drug:
The medicine is used for the treatment of prostate cancer. It also slows the growth of endometrium and breast cancer cells. Severe weight or muscle loss and also appetite loss in people with immunodeficiency syndrome or cancer can also be treated with the help of the medicine.
About the drug:
Flutamide is a synthetic, pure anti-androgen and non steroidal drug which is used to treat prostate cancer. Cytomid drug is not made for use in women. Flutamide is sold under several trade names. Flutamide is used in other cases in women such as Hyperandrogenism, Hirsuitism and PCOS.
Uses of the drug:
Flutamide is used for the treatment of prostate cancer in men and is used in combination with several other combination drugs.