Biprosta 50mg Tablet

Biprosta Tablet is an anti-cancer medicine used in the treatment of prostate cancer. It contains Bicalutamide as active pharmaceutical ingredient. Prostate is a wallnut sized gland located between penis and urinary bladder and the reason for prostate cancer is not clearly known.

This medicine helps in blocking the growth of the prostate gland and its cells. It may be used either alone or as an adjuvant therapy to treat radical prostaectomy (surgical procedure to remove the prostate gland) and prostate cancer and it is not recommended to use in females and children including the infants. Before initiating the treatment with this medicine you should discuss with your doctor about your complete medical and medication history.

Dosage

Overdose

• An overdose of this medicine can be very dangerous and it should be immediately reported to your treating doctor or nearby hospital. Always carry the package of the Tablet along with you for easy assessment of the severity of an overdose.

Missed a Dose

You should never miss a dose of this medicine and take the missed dose as soon as possible. Never take two doses to compensate for the missed dose.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Prostate gland helps in the production of seminal fluid (semen). Prostate cancer is kind of cancer initially grow in the gland and may spread over the other parts of the body. This medicine helps in blocking the effect of androgen (a male hormone), to stop the growth and decrease the spread of cancer cells.

Directions for Use

• Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor
• never miss a dose of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Biprosta Tablet during pregnancy?

This medicine is contraindicated to use in females as it has got no indication to treat.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Biprosta Tablet while breastfeeding?

This medicine is contraindicated to use in females as it has got no indication to treat.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Biprosta Tablet?

This medicine may make one feel dizzy and drowsy. Person taking this medicine should avoid performing skilled activity such as driving or operating machinery.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Biprosta Tablet?

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as alcohol can affect the concentration of this medicine in your body and can also affect its desired action.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are diabetic as this medicine may affect sugar metabolsim and hormone release.
• You may experience skin allergy and rashes after taking this medicine.
• It is recommended to avoid direct exposure to sunlight or light exposures like UV light.

Contraindications

• Allergies: This medicine is contraindicated to use in patients who are allergic to the active pharmaceutical ingredient or any other ingredients present along with it. It may include itchy red bumps or swellings in any part of the body.
• Use in women: This medicine has got no indication to treat in women and it is not recommended to use in such gender.
• Pregnancy: This medicine is contraindicated to use in pregnant women and it may harm the fetus.

Side effects

• Breathing problem
• Fever
• Anemia
• Bloating
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Irregular Heartbeat
• Weakness
• Nausea and Vomitng
• Constipation
• Blood in urine
• Increase in urination (Night)

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Avoid use of antipsychotic medicines as it may cause abnormal rhythms and result in severe life threatening condition.
• Use of Benzodiazepine class medicines like midazolam with an extreme caution as the levels of midazolam may be increased due to the co-administration of both the medicines.
• Certain medicines can affect the way Biprosta works or Biprosta itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.

Other general Interactions

Use of this medicine in patients with known history of liver problem or disease then there may be a posibility for irregular functioning of liver. This medicine should be used with extreme caution in such patients and if any unusal signs and symptoms like change in colour of urine, pain in the right side of the abdomen or loss of appetite immediately inform to your doctor and clinical monitoring of liver functions is very much recommended.

Storage and disposal

Store in a cool and dry place away from light and moisture. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets. Discard any unused medicine properly.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When can be Biprosta Tablet taken?

Your doctor willl suggest the best time to take this medicine and it is recommended to follow all the instructions given by the doctor. If you are experiecing any unusual signs and symptoms, immediately consult your doctor.

Do Biprosta Tablet cause confusion?

• This medicine may cause dizziness, drowsiness or confusion. Patients must be cautioned not to perform any mental alertness activities like drivng, operating machinery