Ezapro 160mg Tablet

Ezapro 160mg 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 works by blocking the effects of male hormones such as testosterone. Ezapro 160mg Tablet should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time every day. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. Headache, hot flashes, weakness and high blood pressure is very common side effect of this medicine. Other than this, fractures, falls, dry skin, pruritus,decreased appetite, and constipation might be observed as side effects. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with liver function during treatment with this medicine. It makes your skin more sensitive towards sunlight, hence take extra caution while going out. Before taking it, tell your doctor if have diabetes, seizures, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood glucose level while on treatment.

• Prostate cancer

Ezapro 160mg Tablet is an antiandrogens. It works by blocking the effect of the natural male hormones on the growth of prostate cells.

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. Ezapro 160mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Headache
• Hot flashes
• Weakness
• High blood pressure
• Fatigue
• Decreased appetite
• Constipation
• Dry skin
• Itching
• Fall
• Fracture

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ezapro 160mg Tablet.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ezapro 160mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingUNSAFE

Ezapro 160mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

DrivingUNSAFE

Ezapro 160mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

KidneyCAUTION

Ezapro 160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ezapro 160mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Ezapro 160mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ezapro 160mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Ezapro 160mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class

Phenylimidazolidine Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Anti neoplastics