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Introduction

Expert Advice

  • Please take this medicine with or right after meals.
  • Please do not just stop taking this medicine. It must be withdrawn gradually.
  • Please do not increase or decrease dose, or double dose.
  • Please avoid consumption of alcohol during use of this medicine.
  • Please avoid doing tasks requiring alertness, such as driving, immediately after taking this medicine.
  • Please avoid exposure to direct sunlight during use of this medicine.
  • Please avoid using sunlamp, tanning bed, and tanning booth during use of this medicine.

Primary Uses

Prostate cancer

Indications

This medicine is used to treat anti-androgen problems (inhibition of male sex hormones) associated with inoperable prostatic carcinoma (cancer of prostate).

Side Effects

The patients administered with this medicine may experience fatigue, depression, weight gain, gynecomastia (male breast enlargement), hair pattern changes, and osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones). 

Warnings

Pregnancy

Please consult your doctor regarding this medicine’s use during pregnancy.  

Lactation

Please consult your doctor regarding this medicine’s use during lactation.

Driving

Please avoid driving when taking this medicine as it may affect your ability to drive.

Precautions

The patients with diabetes, spermatogenesis problems (abnormal sperm production), and liver disease should use this medicine cautiously. Please check hemoglobin levels. Moreover, please take patient’s consent and ensure the patient thoroughly knows about the treatment and its effects.

Contraindications

The patients with liver disease, malignant or wasting disease (excluding prostatic cancer), severe chronic depression, history of thrombosis (local blood clot) or embolism (blood clot causing vessel obstruction), incomplete testicular or bone development, and patients under 18 years should avoid use of this medicine.

is it safe for me to take painkillers while on this medication?

There have been no known issues in patients taking painkillers such as ibuprofen and paracetemol while taking this medication. However, consult your doctor before

Will this medication affect my mood?

Some patients may experience depressed mood and mood swings.

Does this medication make breasts bigger?

The level of hormones increases in patients who are taking this medication. These hormones can generate temporary increase in breast size.

Will this medication affect my periods?

Yes, this medication can affect your menstrual cycle. Some women may experience lighter bleeding and others may skip their cycles entirely.

Can I use this medication after the date of expiry?

Like any other medication, this medication should be discarded after the given date of expiry.

Disclaimer

Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.

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