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Nilutamide and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with nilutamide.

Moderate

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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

  1. "Product Information. Nilandron (nilutamide)." Hoechst Marion Roussel PROD (2001):
  2. Decensi A, Guarneri D, Paoletti MC, Lalanne JM, Merlo F, Boccardo F "Phase II study of the pure non-steroidal antiandrogen nilutamide in prostatic cancer. Italian Prostatic Cancer Project (PONCAP)." Eur J Cancer 27 (1991): 1100-4

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Nilutamide drug interactions

There are 257 drug interactions with nilutamide.

Nilutamide disease interactions

There are 2 disease interactions with nilutamide which include:

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor 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.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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