Utamide 50 Tablet
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Utamide 50 Tablet contains Bicalutamide, an anticancer drug that works by inhibiting the effects of androgens (male hormones) such as testosterone and reduces or prevents the growth of prostate cancer cells and eventually shrink the prostate tumour.
You are not recommended to take Utamide 50 Tablet with anti-allergic drugs such as terfenadine or astemizole. It may increase the levels of terfenadine or astemizole in blood and cause adverse effects as severe irregular heartbeat. However, please consult a doctor before taking Utamide 50 Tablet with other medicines.
Utamide 50 Tablet may cause infertility or a period of subfertility (delay in conceiving) in men. Therefore, if you want to father a child, please discuss with your doctor before taking Utamide 50 Tablet .
Utamide 50 Tablet should be used with caution in diabetic patients as it may increase the risk of high blood sugar levels. Therefore, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Utamide 50 Tablet and inform your doctor if you have diabetes before taking Utamide 50 Tablet .
Utamide 50 Tablet is not recommended for patients suffering from heart rhythm problems such as arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) as it may increase the risk of heart rhythm problems. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have any heart problems before taking Utamide 50 Tablet .
Utamide 50 Tablet increase skin sensitivity to the sun and make sunburn more easily. Therefore, avoid direct exposure to excessive UV-light or sunlight, wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen while going out in the sun.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Interaction of Utamide 50 Tablet with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Utamide 50 Tablet .
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Utamide 50 Tablet is contraindicated in pregnant women as it is not approved for use in women. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Utamide 50 Tablet is contraindicated in breastfeeding women as it is not approved for use in women. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Utamide 50 Tablet may cause drowsiness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you are drowsy after taking Utamide 50 Tablet .
Liver
Consult your doctor
Take Utamide 50 Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Utamide 50 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney problems if prescribed by a doctor.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Utamide 50 Tablet is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
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About Utamide 50 Tablet
Utamide 50 Tablet belongs to the class of anticancer drugs called non-steroidal anti-androgens used to treat prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is prostate gland cancer (a small gland under the bladder that produces semen) found only in men. The symptoms include difficulty in urination, pain, numbness, or sexual problems.
Utamide 50 Tablet contains Bicalutamide which works by inhibiting the effects of androgens (male hormones) such as testosterone that increase the growth of prostate cancer cells. Utamide 50 Tablet prevents testosterone from binding to androgen receptors on the prostate cancer cells and starves cancer cells of testosterone. Thereby, it prevents the growth of prostate cancer cells and eventually shrinks the prostate tumor.
Take Utamide 50 Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience weakness, skin rash, swelling and tenderness of the breast, nausea, dry skin, weight gain, hair loss, hot flushes (sudden feeling of warmth), anemia (lack of blood), reduces sex drive, constipation, depression, indigestion or dizziness. Most of these side effects of Utamide 50 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Utamide 50 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Utamide 50 Tablet is not recommended for women and children. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Utamide 50 Tablet . Please consult a doctor if you want to father a child before taking Utamide 50 Tablet as it may impair fertility in men. Avoid taking Utamide 50 Tablet with cisapride, astemizole, or terfenadine. Avoid direct exposure to excessive UV light or sunlight and wear protective clothing while going out in the sun as Utamide 50 Tablet may increase sunburn risk. If you have diabetes, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Utamide 50 Tablet .
Uses of Utamide 50 Tablet
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Key Benefits
Utamide 50 Tablet contains Bicalutamide, an anticancer drug used in the treatment of prostate cancer. Utamide 50 Tablet works by inhibiting the effects of androgens (male hormones) such as testosterone that increase the growth of prostate cancer cells. Utamide 50 Tablet prevents testosterone from binding to androgen receptors on the prostate cancer cells and starves cancer cells of testosterone. Thereby, it prevents the growth of prostate cancer cells and eventually shrinks the prostate tumor. Also, Utamide 50 Tablet relieves difficulty in urination. Utamide 50 Tablet can be used in combination with radiation therapy to treat prostate cancer where cancer has spread from the prostate gland to the surrounding tissues.
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Side Effects of Utamide 50 Tablet
- Weakness
- Skin rash
- Swelling and tenderness of breast
- Nausea
- Dry skin
- Weight gain
- Hair loss
- Hot flushes (sudden feeling of warmth)
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Reduced sex drive
- Constipation
- Depression
- Indigestion
- Dizziness
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Utamide 50 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Utamide 50 Tablet is not recommended for women and children. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Utamide 50 Tablet . You and your partner recommend using effective birth control measures while taking Utamide 50 Tablet and for 130 days after discontinuing Utamide 50 Tablet . Please consult a doctor if you want to father a child before taking Utamide 50 Tablet as it may impair fertility in men. You are advised to quit smoking as it may increase the risk of prostate cancer. Avoid taking Utamide 50 Tablet with cisapride, astemizole, or terfenadine. Regular tests are recommended to monitor liver function and if there is any severe disturbance in liver functioning, avoid taking Utamide 50 Tablet . Avoid direct exposure to excessive UV light or sunlight and wear protective clothing while going out in the sun as Utamide 50 Tablet may increase sunburn risk. If you have diabetes, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Utamide 50 Tablet .
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When Utamide 50 Tablet is taken with Pimozide, it can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Utamide 50 Tablet with Pimozide is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
Taking Utamide 50 Tablet with Thioridazine can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Utamide 50 Tablet with Thioridazine is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
When Utamide 50 Tablet is taken with Saquinavir, it can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Utamide 50 Tablet with Saquinavir is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
Taking Utamide 50 Tablet with Mesoridazine can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Utamide 50 Tablet with Mesoridazine is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
When Utamide 50 Tablet is taken with Dronedarone, can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Utamide 50 Tablet with Dronedarone is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
Taking Utamide 50 Tablet and Ziprasidone can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Utamide 50 Tablet with Ziprasidone is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking Utamide 50 Tablet with Halofantrine can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Utamide 50 Tablet with Halofantrine is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Utamide 50 Tablet and Vandetanib together can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Utamide 50 Tablet and Vandetanib together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Utamide 50 Tablet and Fingolimod together can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Utamide 50 Tablet and Fingolimod together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Utamide 50 Tablet and Toremifene together can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Utamide 50 Tablet and Toremifene together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List
- CISAPRIDE
- ASTEMIZOLE
- TERFENADINE
- PROCAINAMIDE
- AMIODARONE
- SOTALOL
- QUINIDINE
- MOXIFLOXACIN
- METHADONE
- WARFARIN
- CICLOSPORIN
- CIMETIDINE
- KETOCONAZOLE
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Special Advise
Regular blood tests are recommended to monitor changes in blood and liver functioning while taking Utamide 50 Tablet .
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include fish, soy, tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, kale, broccoli and oils containing omega-3 fatty acids such as olive oil as these foods may reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
- Avoid grilled meat, red meat, saturated fat found in animal products, milk and dairy products as they may increase prostate cancer risk.
- Exercise regularly to lose weight as obesity is also considered as a risk factor for prostate cancer.
- Quit smoking to reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
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