Drug Name:Cyproterone Acetate
Drug Class:Antiandrogen
Mechanism of Action:
  • Competitive inhibitor of androgen receptors
  • Inhibits gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) secretion
Use:
  • Treatment of prostate cancer
  • Reduction of sexual drive in hypersexuality
  • Treatment of hirsutism and acne in women
  • Adjunctive therapy in transgender hormone therapy
Side Effects:
  • Decreased libido
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Gynecomastia
  • Depression
  • Fatigue
  • Liver toxicity
Contraindications:
  • Pregnancy
  • Breastfeeding
  • Severe liver disease
  • History of thromboembolic events
Specialty:
  • Endocrinology
  • Oncology
  • Dermatology
  • Psychiatry