List of steroidal antiandrogens

Steroidal Antiandrogens

Steroidal antiandrogens (pronunciation: ster-oid-al anti-an-dro-gens) are a class of medications that function by blocking the effects of androgens, which are male sex hormones. They are primarily used in the treatment of prostate cancer and other androgen-dependent conditions.

Etymology

The term "steroidal antiandrogens" is derived from the words "steroid", referring to the chemical structure of these medications, and "antiandrogen", indicating their function against androgens.

Related Terms

• Androgens: Male sex hormones that promote the development and maintenance of male sex characteristics.
• Prostate Cancer: A type of cancer that occurs in the prostate, a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.
• Medication: Substances used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent diseases.
• Hormone Therapy: Treatment that adds, blocks, or removes hormones to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells.

List of Steroidal Antiandrogens

• Cyproterone Acetate: A medication primarily used to decrease sex drive in men with hypersexuality or as a part of transgender hormone therapy.
• Spironolactone: A medication that is primarily used to treat fluid build-up due to heart failure, liver scarring, or kidney disease.
• Chlormadinone Acetate: A medication used in birth control pills and in the treatment of menopausal symptoms, gynecological disorders, and prostate cancer.
• Mepartricin: A medication used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

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