Fertility warning
This medicine may affect fertility.
Leaflet ESTRACYT R 140mg capsules
- Product code:
- W07049003
- Quantity:
- 100
- Indicated for:
- cancer
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- estramustine (antineoplastic agent)
- ATC
- L01XX11 — Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents | Other antineoplastic agents
Precautions:
Dose adjustment in hepatic impairment
Dose adjustment may be needed in liver disease.
Cytotoxic / special handling
Handle with special care.
Contraception required
Effective contraception is required during treatment.
Contraindicated during breastfeeding
Do not use this medicine while breastfeeding.
Contraindicated during pregnancy
Do not use this medicine during pregnancy.
Hepatotoxicity
This medicine may affect the liver.
Major drug interactions
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Myelosuppression / agranulocytosis
This medicine may lower blood cell counts.
Additional monitoring
This medicine is subject to additional monitoring.
Requires periodic laboratory tests
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
Severe skin reactions
Stop taking the medicine and seek urgent medical help if a severe rash occurs.
Estramustine is a medication used in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It works by combining hormonal and cytotoxic effects, inhibiting the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.
Estramustine is administered orally as capsules, according to the oncologist's instructions. The dose and duration of treatment are determined individually, depending on the stage of the disease and the patient's response to therapy.
Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, swelling of the limbs, fatigue, digestive disorders, or, rarely, allergic reactions and an increased risk of thrombosis. Medical monitoring is necessary throughout the treatment.
Estramustine is an important option for patients with advanced prostate cancer, helping to slow disease progression and improve quality of life.
Estramustine is administered orally as capsules, according to the oncologist's instructions. The dose and duration of treatment are determined individually, depending on the stage of the disease and the patient's response to therapy.
Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, swelling of the limbs, fatigue, digestive disorders, or, rarely, allergic reactions and an increased risk of thrombosis. Medical monitoring is necessary throughout the treatment.
Estramustine is an important option for patients with advanced prostate cancer, helping to slow disease progression and improve quality of life.
General data about ESTRACYT R 140mg
- Substance:
- estramustine
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-07-2013
- Product code:
- W07049003
- Concentration:
- 140mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- capsules
- Quantity:
- 100
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.