Alkeprost 250mg Tablet
Rs.47990for 1 bottle(s) (120 tablets each)
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Alkeprost 250mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alkeprost 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alkeprost 250mg Tablet 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.
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Alkeprost 250mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Alkeprost 250mg Tablet
Abiraterone Acetate(250mg)
Alkeprost tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of prostate cancer.
How alkeprost tablet works
Alkeprost 250mg Tablet is an anticancer medication. It works by preventing androgen (male hormone) production in man. This is done by inhibiting an enzyme (CYP17) that is responsible for the production of androgen. This is how it slows down the growth of prostate cancer.
Common side effects of alkeprost tablet
Edema (swelling), Vomiting, Decreased potassium level in blood, Fatigue, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Urinary tract infection, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Cough, Joint swelling, Increased levels of blood fat
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Expert advice FOR Alkeprost Tablet
- Abiraterone Acetate treats prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
- It is usually taken with another medicine called prednisolone to reduce unwanted side effects.
- It must be taken on an empty stomach. Don't eat any food for at least 2 hours before or 1 hour after your dose.
- Always use effective birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your liver function, blood pressure, and the level of potassium in your blood while you are having treatment with this medicine.
Frequently asked questions FOR Alkeprost 250mg Tablet
Abiraterone Acetate
Q. Can Alkeprost 250mg Tablet cure prostate cancer?
Alkeprost 250mg Tablet does not cure cancer but helps in prolonging and improving the life of the patient. Moreover, when prostate cancer is treated with Alkeprost 250mg Tablet then the frequency of fractures is relatively less. Similarly, the increase in pain is less common with Alkeprost 250mg Tablet.
Q. Is Alkeprost 250mg Tablet a chemotherapy drug?
Alkeprost 250mg Tablet is a hormonal treatment not a chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat prostate cancer in adult men that has spread to other parts of the body. Alkeprost 250mg Tablet stops your body from making testosterone. This can slow down the growth of prostate cancer.
Q. Why do I need to take prednisolone with Alkeprost 250mg Tablet?
Your doctor will always prescribe prednisolone with Alkeprost 250mg Tablet. Taking these two medicines together lowers the risk of getting high blood pressure, fluid retention (having too much water in your body), or having reduced levels of potassium in your blood, which can occur due to Alkeprost 250mg Tablet.