Nutamide 50mg Capsule
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Product introduction
Nutamide 50mg Capsule is used in the treatment of multiple myeloma and lepra reaction. This medicine belongs to a group of medicines which affect how your immune system works.
Nutamide 50mg Capsule should be taken in the exact dose and duration recommended by the doctor. You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises for it. The duration of treatment varies according to your need and response to treatment. Before taking Nutamide 50mg Capsule inform your doctor if you are suffering from any heart disease. Your doctor may get regular blood tests to check number of blood cells during your treatment. It may reduce white blood cells thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections.
Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, rash, breathlessness, dizziness, edema (swelling), fatigue, and confusion. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bothers you or get worse. They may be able to suggest ways to treat or prevent them. You should not drive or operate machinery as Nutamide 50mg Capsule may makes you feel sleepy. Women or men who are undergoing treatment should use effective contraception method and avoid pregnancy till doctor recommends it.
Uses of Nutamide Capsule
- Multiple myeloma
- Lepra reaction
Benefits of Nutamide Capsule
In Multiple myeloma
If you have multiple myeloma, your body is destroying bone faster than it is being replaced. This makes bones weak and painful and more likely to break. Nutamide 50mg Capsule may be prescribed along with other cancer treatments such as chemotherapy. It is an important part of your treatment and increases the survival rate of people with multiple myeloma. This medicine will kill the cancerous cells and prevent their further growth as well as spread to other parts of the body. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit. Supplements of calcium and Vitamin D3 are also effective and may be prescribed if you do not have high blood calcium levels.
In Lepra reaction
Lepra reactions are complicated inflammatory reactions that may occur before, during or after the treatment for leprosy, a serious bacterial skin disease. These reactions increase nerve damage and worsen disability in leprosy patients. Therefore lepra reactions need treatment with medicines such as Nutamide 50mg Capsule in order to stimulate the immune system and aid in recovery. This medicine will also prevent further damage due to lepra reactions. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit.
Side effects of Nutamide Capsule
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 Nutamide
- Headache
- Sleepiness
- Nausea
- Rash
- Breathlessness
- Dizziness
- Edema (swelling)
- Fatigue
- Muscle weakness
- Anxiety
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Tremors
- Sensory neuropathy
- Change in body weight
- Thromboembolism
- Muscle pain
- Anaphylactic reaction
- Decreased potassium level in blood
How to use Nutamide Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Nutamide 50mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
How Nutamide Capsule works
Nutamide 50mg Capsule modulates the activity of body's immune system and helps indirectly attacking the cancer cells. It also stops the growth of blood vessels in cancer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Nutamide 50mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Nutamide 50mg Capsule 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nutamide 50mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Nutamide 50mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may experience side effects, such as dizziness, tiredness, sleepiness or blurred vision with Nutamide 50mg Capsule and this may affect your ability to drive.
You may experience side effects, such as dizziness, tiredness, sleepiness or blurred vision with Nutamide 50mg Capsule and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nutamide 50mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nutamide 50mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nutamide 50mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nutamide 50mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Nutamide Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Nutamide 50mg Capsule, 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
- Nutamide 50mg Capsule should be taken on an empty stomach, try to take it at same time every day.
- Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
- Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
- Do not donate blood during or after 7 days of the treatment with this medicine.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cell count and liver function.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phthalimides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Thalidomide & its Immunomodulatory derivatives (IMiDs)
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