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Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Estradiol
Drug Class
Oestrogens
Chemical Class
Steroid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
G03CA03
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Climen?
Uses
Cyproterone (Acetate) is a hormone. Cyproterone (Acetate) is used in the treatment of prostate cancer, sexual disorders in male, hirsutis...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Steroid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Anti Allergic Agent pharmacological group
Cyproterone (Acetate) also known as Androcur. Cyprostat is the derivative of Cyproterone (Acetate). It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Steroid. It belongs to Androgen antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Anti Allergic Agent pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Cyproterone (Acetate) is 416.94.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
100 mg — 24 hourly
2
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Pregnancy, lactation, hypersensitivity to ingredients of the preparation, severe disturbances of liver function, jaundice or persistent itching during a previous pregnancy, previous or existing liver tumours, tumour of the uterus, ovaries or breast or a suspicion of such tumours, endometriosis, existing or previous thromboembolic processes, severe diabetes mellitus with vascular changes, sickle cell anaemia, disturbances of lipometabolism, a history of herpes of pregnancy, otosclerosis with deterioration during pregnancy, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
Important Warnings
Avoid cyproterone in patients with liver disease or malignant or wasting disease, chronic depression, severe diabetes with vascular disease, sickle cell anemia or those with history of thrombo-embolic disorders
It should not be given to immature youths
In men treated with cyproterone, liver function should be monitored before treatment, if any sign or symptoms of hepatotoxicity occur then the treatment should be with drawn
In men with prostate cancer, it may be advisable to limit the duration of treatment
It should be used with caution during pregnancy
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Cyproterone (Acetate)which give rise to further complications include AzoospermiagynecomastiaReversible infertilitysexual dysfunctionFeminization. Cyproterone (Acetate) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include JaundiceHepatic failurewhich are responsible for the discontinuation of Cyproterone (Acetate) therapy. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Cyproterone (Acetate) are more or less tolerable and if they become severethey can be treated symptomaticallythese include WeaknessFatigueGynecomastiaDecreased libidoDecreased LHDecreased FSH
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Cyproterone (Acetate) was found.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 1,076.46
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 21 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 51.26 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 21Rs 1,076.46
ServaidRs 716.73
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