drugs such as flutamide, casodex, lupron or zolodex and the estrogenic hormones that counteract the androgen hormones.

Medications that block the testosterone receptor.

Drugs that block the effect of natural androgens. As prostate cancer is often an androgen-dependent development, its spread can be restricted by antiandrogens. iopsy Removal and examination of tissue sample. Tissue is removed using a biopsy needle, usually with an ultrasound control.

Drugs that block the body's ability to use androgens.

(an-tee-AN-dro-jens): Drugs used to block the production or interfere with the action of male sex hormones.

substances capable of negating the biologic effects of male sex hormones (androgens)