Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Androcur Tablet
Androcur Tablet
| Generic name | cyproterone acetate |
|---|---|
| Drug class | anti-androgen therapy |
| Forms | Tablet, Injection (Androcur Depot solution) |
Androcur is a medicine containing cyproterone acetate. It blocks the actions of male sex hormones (androgens) and reduces the amount of male sex hormones the body makes. It can also be used in women, often together with an estrogen-progestogen product, to manage severe signs of excess androgens.
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