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Estram 140mg Capsule


Product introduction

Estram 140mg Capsule is used in the treatment of cancer of the prostate gland. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It is sometimes used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.

Estram 140mg Capsule is used to treat various types of cancer

Uses of Estram Capsule


Side effects of Estram Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Estram

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Decreased white blood cell count
  • Diarrhea
  • Breast enlargement in male

How to use Estram Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Estram 140mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Estram 140mg Capsule with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Estram 140mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Estram 140mg Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Estram 140mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Estram 140mg Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Estram 140mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Estram 140mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Estram 140mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Estram 140mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Estram 140mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.

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Quick tips

  • Estram 140mg Capsule should be taken on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
  • Avoid taking antacids, calcium or magnesium, milk products and multivitamins, as these may interfere with the effect of the medicine.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your calcium level, liver function, blood cell count in your blood.
  • Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
  • Do not stop taking medicine without talking to your doctor first.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Estradiol, and Nitrogen Mustard Compounds
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
abcde
Action Class
Anticancer-others

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What is Estram 140mg Capsule phosphate?

Estram 140mg Capsule belongs to a class of anticancer/cytotoxic drugs called antimicrotubule agents used in the treatment of prostate cancer.

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References

  1. Chabner BA, Bertino J, Cleary J, et al. Cytotoxic Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1709.
  2. Estramustine sodium phosphate. Sandwich, Kent: Pfizer Limited; 2002 [revised Feb. 2019]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Drugs.com. Estramustine Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 27 Mar 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
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Name: United Biotech Pvt Ltd
Address: FC/B-1 (Extn.), Mohan Co-operative Industrial Estate Mathura Road, New Delhi - 110 044
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Estram 140mg Capsule. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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