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====== Androcur ====== | ====== [https://www.galinos.gr/web/drugs/main/drugs/Androcur Androcur] ====== | ||
|Cyproterone Acetate (CPA) is also referred to as cypro | |Cyproterone Acetate (CPA) is also referred to as cypro | ||
|23.10€/50mg * 50 pills | |23.10€/50mg * 50 pills | ||
21.1-33.7€/year | |||
|? | |? | ||
| | |12.5mg/2 days- 10mg/day | ||
'''Larger doses shouldn't be administered''' | '''Larger doses shouldn't be administered''' | ||
|C | |C | ||
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|Progestin (Steroidal antiandrogen) | |Progestin (Steroidal antiandrogen) | ||
Stops testosterone production. | Stops testosterone production. | ||
| | |The max recommended dosage is 10mg/day . Monitoring of prolactin levels is recommended through [[Blood Testing#MTF|blood testing]]. | ||
'''Many doctors give overdoses of 50 mg/day. Cyproterone is a strong anti-androgen and testosterone suppression is possible with lower doses. A change of doctor is recommended.''' | '''Many doctors give overdoses of 50 mg/day. Cyproterone is a strong anti-androgen and testosterone suppression is possible with lower doses. A change of doctor is recommended.''' |
Latest revision as of 15:24, 13 November 2024
Antiandrogens and GNRH agonists
These should not be taken sublingually.
Brand Name(s) | Substance | Cost | Cost with Healthcare Coverage | Dosage | Safety | Form | Type | Notes |
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Androcur |
Cyproterone Acetate (CPA) is also referred to as cypro | 23.10€/50mg * 50 pills
21.1-33.7€/year |
? | 12.5mg/2 days- 10mg/day
Larger doses shouldn't be administered |
C | Pill tablet | Progestin (Steroidal antiandrogen)
Stops testosterone production. |
The max recommended dosage is 10mg/day . Monitoring of prolactin levels is recommended through blood testing.
Many doctors give overdoses of 50 mg/day. Cyproterone is a strong anti-androgen and testosterone suppression is possible with lower doses. A change of doctor is recommended. |