Estramustine 140 mg

Description Of Estramustine 140mg

Estramustine 140mg Capsule is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Estramustine 140mg Capsule is used to treat metastatic or progressive prostate cancer. Estramustine 140mg pills may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Estramustine 140mg  Chemical Name

Estramustine

Estramustine 140mg Manufacturer

United Biotech

Uses of Estramustine 140mg

Estramustine 140mg medicine is used in the treatment of prostate cancer.

What is Estramustine 140mg ?

Estramustine 140mg Capsule is a chemotherapy drug. It slows the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat prostate cancer.

How Estramustine 140mg  working?

Estramustine 140mg medicine belongs to a class of anticancer/cytotoxic pills called antimicrotubule agents.  It works by interfering with production of certain proteins which are necessary for tumor cell growth and reproduction. It also increases the estrogen levels, which in turn interferes with prostate cancer by slowing/stopping the growth of cancer cells.

How is Estramustine 140mg  used?

Take this pills in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Estramustine 140mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Avoid Estramustine 140mg medicine with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.

Estramustine 140mg  Indications

Take this pills in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Estramustine 140mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Estramustine 140mg  Dosage

Estramustine 140mg

Contraindication Of Estramustine 140mg

• Hypersensitivity to Estramustine 140mg Capsule is a contraindication. In addition, Estramustine 140mg medicine should not be used if you have the following conditions:
• Children
• Hypersensitivity
• Peptic ulceration
• Severe liver dysfunction

Adverse effects Of Estramustine 140mg

• heart problems–shortness of breath
• swelling, rapid weight gain
• chest pain or pressure
• pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder
• nausea
• sweating
• sudden severe headache
• slurred speech
• problems with vision or balance

Special Precautions And Related Warnings Of Estramustine 140mg

Estramustine 140mg medicine is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

Estramustine 140mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Estramustine 140mg pills may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Both male and female should use effective birth control methods while using Estramustine 140mg Capsule.

Storage Conditions for Estramustine 140mg

Store pills at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze pills unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.