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Antiandrogens: clinical applications.

F Sciarra1, V Toscano, G Concolino

  • 1Istituto di V Clinical Medica Generale, University of Rome La Sapienza, Italy.

The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
|November 20, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Antiandrogens, like cyproterone acetate and flutamide, treat androgen-dependent diseases in women and men. These drugs offer therapeutic benefits for conditions such as PCOS, hirsutism, acne, and prostate cancer.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Antiandrogens are crucial in managing androgen-dependent diseases by blocking androgen action.
  • Pharmacologically, antiandrogens are classified as steroidal (e.g., cyproterone acetate, spironolactone) or non-steroidal (e.g., flutamide).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical applications and efficacy of various antiandrogens in treating androgen-dependent conditions in women and men.
  • To highlight the mechanisms of action and therapeutic benefits of steroidal and non-steroidal antiandrogens.

Main Methods:

  • Review of pharmacological properties and clinical uses of antiandrogens.
  • Analysis of treatment regimens and outcomes for conditions like PCOS, hirsutism, acne, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and prostate carcinoma.

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Main Results:

  • Cyproterone acetate (CPA) is effective for hyperandrogenism in women, often combined with ethinyl-estradiol.
  • Spironolactone (SPL) is useful for moderate hirsutism and acne, sometimes requiring oral contraceptives or bromocriptine.
  • Flutamide, a pure antiandrogen, requires combination with oral contraceptives due to effects on LH and testosterone.
  • In men, antiandrogens like CPA and flutamide show promise in BPH and prostate cancer treatment, offering an alternative to estrogen therapy with fewer side effects and improved survival rates when combined with castration methods.

Conclusions:

  • Antiandrogens are versatile therapeutic agents for a range of androgen-dependent conditions.
  • Combination therapies involving antiandrogens can enhance efficacy and manage side effects in both female and male patients.
  • Further research into antiandrogen combinations may optimize treatment outcomes for complex endocrine disorders and cancers.