What is Procur (Cyproterone Acetate) used for?

Procur is a tablet form of Cyproterone Acetate. Each tablet contains 50mg of the active ingredient Cyproterone Acetate. Procur is a an antiandrogenic hormone medication with several different uses. It is indicated in the treatment of unoperable prostate cancer, hirsutism in women, to decrease excessive sex drive in males and as part of a transgender hormone therapy regimen.

Procur (Cyproterone Acetate) is an anti-androgen, meaning it blocks or inhibits the male sex hormones. It does this in two ways. Firstly, it stops the androgenic hormones from attaching to androgenic receptors in the cells. Secondly, it works on the hormonal mechanisms responsible for adrogen production to reduce the concentration of androgens in the blood.

How should I use Procur (Cyproterone Acetate)?

The dosage of Procur you will require depends on the condition being treated. For prostate cancer and decreased sex drive the same dosage will usually be taken daily. For reducing body hair in women, it is often taken during a certain part of the mestrual cycle only. Follow your doctors directions exactly and do not change your dosage unless advised to do so by your doctor.

Most people will be given dosages of:

• 50mg - 300mg daily to treat prostate cancer in males
• 50mg twice daily to reduce excessing sex drive in males
• 100mg per day from Day 1 to Day 10 of the menstrual cycle (taken in conjuction with a contraceptive pill) to reduce hirsutism in women.

What are the side effects of Procur (Cyproterone Acetate)?

Procur has a minimal side effect profile and most people can take it without feeling any ill effects. However some people will notice unwanted side effects when taking Procur. Some are considered minor and more common, while other rarer side effects may need medical assistance.

The following are more common side effects. If any of these become troublesome or do not go away, contact your doctor.

• tiredness or weakness
• depresssion
• temporary inner restlessness
• changes in body weight

The following list of side effects could suggest a more serious problem. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice:

• stomach discomfort or pain
• shortness of breath
• yellow skin and/or eyes (jaundice)
• dark coloured urine
• persistent or recurrent bleeding occurring at irregular intervals

Please Note

Cyproterone Acetate is contraindicated in some situations. This can be because Cyproterone Acetate can cause a risk to the patient, or because something may prevent Cyproterone Acetate from working as expected. Tell your doctor if:

• are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• have any form of liver disease
• have jaundice or have had it in the past
• have herpes or have had it in the past
• have suffered depression or other mental illness
• have experienced blood clots
• suffer from diabetes
• have an abnormal red blood cell count