Drug used for prostate cancer is -
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Flutamide o Hormonal therapy for CA prostate - done for disseminated disease (Stage IV)o Oestrogen therapy-1. Stilbestrol 5mg/day 2 Honvan 100 mg ids / Premarin 2.5 mg tdsOrchidectomy b/l-If reponse, then b/1 adrenalectomy or medical suppression c cortisone 50-75 mg daily or pituitary ablation.o Other drugs:1. Medroxyprogesterone (provera)2 Cyproterone acetate (antiandrogen)3. LHRH agonists-Leuprolide Goserelin4. Flutamide (antiandrogen)Aminoglutethamideo Chemotherapy-Adriamycin Cis-platinum Cyclophosphamide 5-FU