Alkeprost 500mg Tablet
bottle of 60.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Abiraterone Acetate (500mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Alkem Laboratories Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Alkeprost 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of cancer of the prostate gland. Alkeprost 500mg Tablet 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.
Alkeprost 500mg 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.
Can Alkeprost 500mg Tablet cure prostate cancer?
Alkeprost 500mg Tablet is a hormonal therapy that does not cure cancer, but helps prolong life and improve quality of life for people with advanced prostate cancer. It also may help reduce the frequency of fractures in patients with prostate cancer. The medicine is not intended for use as a treatment for prostate cancer in those who have not yet developed significant disease.
Is Alkeprost 500mg Tablet a chemotherapy drug?
Alkeprost 500mg Tablet is a hormonal therapy, not a chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat prostate cancer in adult men whose prostate cancer has spread to other parts of the body and help slow down the growth of cancer cells. It works by suppressing testosterone production.
Why do I need to take prednisolone with Alkeprost 500mg Tablet?
Your doctor will always prescribe prednisolone along with Alkeprost 500mg Tablet. This combination lowers the risk of developing high blood pressure, fluid retention (or excessive water in your body), and reduced potassium levels. These can occur due to Alkeprost 500mg Tablet alone.
Does Alkeprost 500mg Tablet affect my liver?
Alkeprost 500mg Tablet has the potential for serious liver problems. In rare cases, it could even lead to complete liver failure (called acute liver failure) that can be life-threatening. If you notice yellowing of your skin or eyes, darkening of your urine, or severe nausea or vomiting, tell your doctor immediately. These symptoms may indicate potential liver issues.
How frequently should liver investigations be done?
Before starting treatment with Alkeprost 500mg Tablet, a baseline liver enzyme test is recommended. Follow-up tests are required every two weeks for the first three months of treatment and then monthly thereafter. If you experience any clinical symptoms or signs suggestive of liver toxicity (including fatigue, jaundice, abdominal pain), liver enzyme levels should be measured immediately.
How to take Alkeprost 500mg Tablet?
Take Alkeprost 500mg Tablet on an empty stomach with water. It should be taken at least two hours after eating. It is crucial not to crush or chew the tablet.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alkeprost 500mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
- Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
- Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.
- Alkeprost 500mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
- 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.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alkeprost 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Alkeprost 500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy
Alkeprost 500mg 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.
