Competitive Androgen Antagonists

Competitive androgen antagonists are used in the treatment of prostate cancer. These medications are teratogenic and commonly cause gynecomastia.

Class Drugs

• Flutamide

• Bicalutamide

• Nilutamide

Class Mechanism of Action

Competitive inhibitor of androgen receptorsClass Applications

Prostate cancer

Class Adverse Effects

Gynecomastia

GI Distress

Teratogenic

Drug Table

Drug Name	Application	Comments	Image
Flutamide			"Flute" "Midas"
Bicalutamide			"Bic Pen" "Loot" "Midas"
Nilutamide			"Nile" "Loot" "Midas"