Apnat 60mg Tablet is a medication used in the treatment of prostate cancer. It works by blocking the effects of testosterone on prostate cancer cells, which help slow down the growth and spread of prostate cancer. It is often used in combination with other therapies to treat prostate cancer.

Apnat 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, always take it in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Also, continue taking this medicine for as long as your doctor prescribes it, as missing a dose or stopping the treatment prematurely can reduce its effectiveness and may impact overall treatment outcomes.

Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, skin rash, hypertension, hot flush, arthralgia, diarrhea, falls, and weight loss. These side effects mostly occur at the initial stage of the treatment and usually disappear within a few days with continued treatment. However, let your doctor know if any of these side effects get worse or bother you. The doctor may also monitor you regularly to check the effectiveness of the medicine.

Apnat 60mg Tablet is not suitable for everyone. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor know if you have a known history of allergic reactions to any of the ingredients of this medicine or have any other pre-existing medical conditions. Also, inform the doctor if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. This medicine is also contraindicated in pregnant or breastfeeding women, as it can cause harm to the developing fetus or nursing baby.

Uses of Apnat Tablet

Benefits of Apnat Tablet

In Treatment of Cancer

Apnat 60mg Tablet blocks the effects of testosterone on cancer cells, which in turn slows down the growth and spread of the cancer. It helps to control the cancer progression and improves the patient's overall condition and quality of life.

In Treatment of Prostate cancer

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Side effects of Apnat Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Apnat

Fatigue
Skin rash
High blood pressure
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Joint pain
Diarrhea
Fall
Weight loss

How to use Apnat Tablet

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. Apnat 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Apnat Tablet works

Prostate cancer cells depend on androgens to grow and survive. Even in cases where the cancer becomes resistant to standard hormonal therapies (castration-resistant), androgen receptors in the cancer cells continue to be active and promote cancer growth. Apnat 60mg Tablet targets these androgen receptors, blocks their activation, and prevents them from binding to androgens. This action inhibits the signaling pathway that drives the growth and proliferation of prostate cancer cells.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Apnat 60mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Apnat 60mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Apnat 60mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Apnat 60mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Apnat 60mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Apnat 60mg Tablet is recommended.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Apnat 60mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Apnat 60mg Tablet is recommended.

What if you forget to take Apnat Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Apnat 60mg 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.

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Quick tips

If you have ever experienced a seizure, you must inform your doctor.
If you have ever suffered from a brain injury, stroke (within one year), or primary brain tumor, inform your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of cardiovascular problems.
Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the dosage, timing, and duration of the treatment.
Attend all follow-up visits with your doctor as scheduled.
The doctor may monitor your liver function while you are on Apnat 60mg Tablet treatment, as it can affect liver enzymes.
If you have ever experienced a seizure, you must inform your doctor!
If you have ever suffered from a brain injury, stroke (within one year), or primary brain tumor, inform your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of cardiovascular problems.
Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the dosage, timing, and duration of the treatment.
Attend all follow-up visits with your doctor as scheduled.
The doctor may monitor your liver function while you are on Apnat 60mg Tablet treatment, as it can affect liver enzymes.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylimidazolidines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Androgen receptor antagonist

Patient concerns

Do i have prostrate cancer. Married but now having difficulty in having relation with wife. Penis not hard in the morning. Having problem with self spontaneous erection. Please help. God Bless.

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Not a symptom of prostate cancer

I have problem of frequent urination at night. My father had same at his time.Doctor told me that I am having BPH.Also I went through PSA whose result is 1.8 increased prostate gland size is 40 which came in ultrasound report .When doctor did some test by inserting his finger in my rectal area I felt abnormal pain.doctor asked me to go for a culture test so as to check which can be the best medicine for BPH for me. Kindly suggest if it can be something else like prostate cancer.

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

May not be prostate cancer, it is only begnin enlargement of prostate.

Related lab tests

Prostate Specific Antigen (Free) PSA

Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) PSA

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