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Question 5#

Which of the following drugs have shown efficacy in the treatment of ‘hot flushes’ following hormonal treatment for advanced prostate cancer?

A. Diethylstilbestrol
B. 5α-reductase inhibitors
C. Medroxyprogesterone acetate
D. Tamsulosin
E. Clonidine

Correct Answer is C

Comment:

Answer C

Medroxyprogesterone 20 mg od has been shown to significantly reduce hot flushes; cyproterone acetate also reduces flushes.

Further Reading:

Irani J et al. Efficacy of venlafaxine, medroxyprogesterone acetate, and cyproterone acetate for the treatment of vasomotor hot flushes in men taking gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues for prostate cancer: A double-blind, randomised trial. Lancet Oncol 2010; 11(2): 147–154.