Emcyt
Emcyt
Treats prostate cancer.
Antineoplastic Agent
Capsule
By mouth
Emcyt an antineoplastic agent is used to treat cancer of the prostate that has spread and is not responding to other treatments. It works by preventing the growth of cancer cells by interfering with the genetic material DNA, which is necessary for reproduction of cells.
Capsule
Capsule 140MG
Emcyt
140mg capsule
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to. You may need to take this medicine for up to 90 days before your doctor decides if it is helping you.
It is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach. Swallow the capsule with water.
Never share your medicine with anyone.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to. You may need to take this medicine for up to 90 days before your doctor decides if it is helping you.
It is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach. Swallow the capsule with water.
Never share your medicine with anyone.
If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to estradiol or nitrogen mustard or if you have problems with blood clots.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, epilepsy, migraines, kidney disease, liver disease, Paget's disease, or a history of problems with blood clots or stroke.
This medicine can cause birth defects if it is used by the father when his sexual partner becomes pregnant. Use two forms of birth control to avoid pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 6 months after your treatment ends. If a pregnancy occurs while you are using this medicine, tell your doctor right away.
Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.
Sudden or severe headache, confusion, vision problems
Do not eat or drink any milk products or take calcium supplements or antacids that contain calcium at the same time you take estramustine.
Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.
This medicine can cause birth defects if it is used by the father when his sexual partner becomes pregnant. Use two forms of birth control to avoid pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 6 months after your treatment ends. If a pregnancy occurs while you are using this medicine, tell your doctor right away.
Serious Side Effects
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
Pain, redness, warmth, swelling in the leg (calf)
Sudden or severe chest pain, trouble breathing
Sudden or severe headache, confusion, vision problems
Less Serious Side Effects
Nausea, diarrhea, stomach upset
Breast tenderness or enlargement
Trouble having sex
Swelling of the legs, feet, or hands
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