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Alkeprost 500 mg Tablet works by stopping the body from making testosterone, thereby slowing the growth of prostate cancer.
Prednisolone/prednisone is prescribed along with Alkeprost 500 mg Tablet to lower the chances of getting high blood pressure, fluid retention (having too much water in the body), or low blood potassium levels.
Alkeprost 500 mg Tablet should not be given along with Ra-233 (a radioactive isotope used to treat prostate cancer) due to the increased risk of bone fracture or death. If you are prescribed to take Ra-233 following treatment with Alkeprost 500 mg Tablet and prednisolone/prednisone, you must wait five days before starting treatment with Ra-233.
Alcohol
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It is unknown if alcohol affects Alkeprost 500 mg Tablet . Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Alkeprost 500 mg Tablet is not for use in women.
Breast Feeding
Not applicable
Alkeprost 500 mg Tablet is not for use in women.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Alkeprost 500 mg Tablet is not likely to affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
Caution
Do not take Alkeprost 500 mg Tablet if you have severe liver damage. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns.
Kidney
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Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns.
Children
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Alkeprost 500 mg Tablet is not for use in children and adolescents.
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About Alkeprost 500 mg Tablet
Alkeprost 500 mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called androgen biosynthesis inhibitors that is indicated in combination with prednisone or prednisolone to treat prostate cancer in adult men that have spread to other body parts.
Alkeprost 500 mg Tablet contains ‘Abiraterone’ that works by stopping the body from making testosterone, thereby slowing the growth of prostate cancer.
In some cases, Alkeprost 500 mg Tablet may cause common side effects such as diarrhoea, urinary tract infection, high blood pressure, low blood potassium, and oedema. If any of the side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor.
Alkeprost 500 mg Tablet is not for use in women, children, and adolescents. Alkeprost 500 mg Tablet should not be given in combination with Ra-233 (a radioactive isotope used to treat prostate cancer) due to the increased risk of bone fracture or death. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.
Uses of Alkeprost 500 mg Tablet
Medicinal Benefits
Alkeprost 500 mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called androgen biosynthesis inhibitors, indicated in combination with prednisone or prednisolone to treat prostate cancer in adult men that have spread to other body parts. Alkeprost 500 mg Tablet contains ‘Abiraterone’ that works by stopping the body from making testosterone, thereby slowing the growth of prostate cancer. It is indicated in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) who have received prior chemotherapy containing docetaxel and metastatic high-risk castration-sensitive prostate cancer (CSPC). Alkeprost 500 mg Tablet is prescribed in the early stages of the disease, where it is still responding to hormone therapy. It is used with androgen deprivation therapy (a treatment that lowers testosterone).
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Side Effects of Alkeprost 500 mg Tablet
Drug Warnings
Do not take Alkeprost 500 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have severe liver damage, or in combination with Ra-233 (used to treat prostate cancer). Inform your doctor if you have liver problems, high blood pressure, low blood potassium, heart failure, heart or blood vessel problems, irregular or rapid heartbeat, heart rhythm problems, shortness of breath, rapid weight gain, swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet, high blood sugar, bone problems, or if you have taken ketoconazole in the past for prostate cancer. Alkeprost 500 mg Tablet may cause libido (decreased sex drive), muscle weakness, decreased red blood cells, and/or muscle pain. Alkeprost 500 mg Tablet should not be given in combination with Ra-233 due to an increased risk of bone fracture or death.
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