Nilutamide and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with nilutamide.
Nilutamide Food
Moderate Food Interaction
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 (2)
- (2001) "Product Information. Nilandron (nilutamide)." Hoechst Marion Roussel
- Decensi A, Guarneri D, Paoletti MC, Lalanne JM, Merlo F, Boccardo F (1991) "Phase II study of the pure non-steroidal antiandrogen nilutamide in prostatic cancer. Italian Prostatic Cancer Project (PONCAP)." Eur J Cancer, 27, p. 1100-4
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Nilutamide drug interactions
There are 268 drug interactions with nilutamide.
Nilutamide disease interactions
There are 2 disease interactions with nilutamide which include:
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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