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Samtica 500 mg Tablet 60's Substitute

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Composition:

ABIRATERONE-500MG

Uses:

Samtica 500 mg Tablet 60's is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. The detailed uses of Samtica 500 mg Tablet 60's are as follows:<br/>• Treats advanced prostate cancer: Samtica 500 mg Tablet 60's lowers levels of certain hormones (androgens) that fuel the growth of prostate cancer cells.<br/>• Slows cancer progression: Samtica 500 mg Tablet 60's helps delay the spread and worsening of prostate cancer.<br/>• Improves overall management of prostate cancer: Samtica 500 mg Tablet 60's is often used along with other medicines to enhance treatment effectiveness.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Samtica 500 mg Tablet 60's belongs to the group of medicines called androgen biosynthesis inhibitors, indicated in combination with prednisone or prednisolone to treat prostate cancer in adult men that have spread to other body parts. Samtica 500 mg Tablet 60's contains ‘Abiraterone’ that works by stopping the body from making testosterone, thereby slowing the growth of prostate cancer. It is indicated in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) who have received prior chemotherapy containing docetaxel and metastatic high-risk castration-sensitive prostate cancer (CSPC). Samtica 500 mg Tablet 60's is prescribed in the early stages of the disease, where it is still responding to hormone therapy. It is used with androgen deprivation therapy (a treatment that lowers testosterone).

FAQs

Samtica 500 mg Tablet 60's is used to treat Prostate cancer.

Samtica 500 mg Tablet 60's works by stopping the body from making testosterone, thereby slowing the growth of prostate cancer.

Prednisolone/prednisone is prescribed along with Samtica 500 mg Tablet 60's to lower the chances of getting high blood pressure, fluid retention (having too much water in the body), or low blood potassium levels.

Samtica 500 mg Tablet 60's should not be given along with Ra-233 (a radioactive isotope used to treat prostate cancer) due to the increased risk of bone fracture or death. If you are prescribed to take Ra-233 following treatment with Samtica 500 mg Tablet 60's and prednisolone/prednisone, you must wait five days before starting treatment with Ra-233.

No, Samtica 500 mg Tablet 60's cannot cure prostate cancer. However, it is used to manage advanced or metastatic prostate cancer that works by inhibiting the production of testosterone, thereby preventing the growth and spread of cancer.

No, Samtica 500 mg Tablet 60's is not a chemotherapy drug. It is a hormone therapy medication, which reduces testosterone levels to help manage prostate cancer.

Yes, Samtica 500 mg Tablet 60's may affect the liver. Therefore, the doctor may advise regular blood tests to monitor its effects on the liver.

For patients taking Samtica 500 mg Tablet 60's liver investigations are recommended. However, the frequency may differ for each individual and can be determined by the doctor based on your medical condition.

Samtica 500 mg Tablet 60's can be taken orally on an empty stomach, either 1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after the meal. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew or break it.

The side effects of Samtica 500 mg Tablet 60's include oedema, urinary tract infection, high blood pressure, low blood potassium, and diarrhoea. Consult the doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.