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Prostamid 250mg Tablet, Pack of 1 Tablet
Prostamid 250mg Tablet, Pack of 1 Tablet
Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Prostamid 250mg Tablet is used to treat prostate cancer. It contains Flutamide which works by stopping the growth and spread of cancer. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of interest in sex, nausea, and enlargement of breasts. Inform the doctor if you are taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

FLUTAMIDE-250MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

BDH Industries Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Prostamid 250mg Tablet

Prostamid 250mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicine called ‘anti-cancer’ that is primarily indicated in the treatment of prostate cancer.  When cells grow abnormally in the prostate gland (found in a man's lower abdomen) then they form a tumor in the prostate and it is called prostate cancer. This cancer if not detected and treated at earlier stages, may spread to other areas of the body. As cancerous cells are made up of the prostate so it will still be called prostate cancer.

Prostamid 250mg Tablet contains 'Flutamide' which falls in the category of medicines known as 'anti-androgens (anti-testosterone)'. Testosterone is a natural hormone produced by the body but this hormone helps prostate cancer to grow and spread in the body. Prostamid 250mg Tablet works by stopping the action of this hormone thereby reducing the growth and spread of cancer.

Take Prostamid 250mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are suggested to take Prostamid 250mg Tablet as long as your doctor has prescribed it after checking your medical condition.  In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, loss of interest in sexual ability, nausea, and enlargement of breasts may happen. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Prostamid 250mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not take Prostamid 250mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as Prostamid 250mg Tablet causes serious birth defects. Prostamid 250mg Tablet should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk and may cause possible risk to the infant. Elderly people are more sensitive to medicine so the doctor may adjust the dosage according to the condition. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Prostamid 250mg Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness.

Uses of Prostamid 250mg Tablet

Treatment of Prostate cancer

Directions for Use

Take Prostamid 250mg Tablet as advised by your doctor. Taking Prostamid 250mg Tablet with meals reduces the chance of upset stomach. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Prostamid 250mg Tablet is indicated is suggested to makes dealing with advanced prostatic cancer. This medicine is used to improve the quality of life (palliative) by reducing the suffering of prostate cancer in males. When taken orally (mouth), this medicine travel through the blood stream and reaches cancer cells in affected parts of the body. In most cases of prostate cancer, cancerous cells require testosterone to attach proteins for their growth. This medicine prevents testosterone to reach these cancerous cells. In this way, Prostamid 250mg Tablet slows down the growth of cancer or make cancerous cells die.

How Prostamid 250mg Tablet Works

Prostamid 250mg Tablet contains Flutamide which falls in the category of medicines known as anti-androgens (anti-testosterone). Testosterone is a natural hormone produced by the body but this hormone helps prostate cancer to grow and spread in the body. Prostamid 250mg Tablet works by stopping the action of this hormone thereby reducing the growth and spread of cancer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Prostamid 250mg Tablet
  • Mild physical activity can increase blood flow and lessen pain from tense or irritated muscles.
  • Pain might be reduced with a supportive, properly fitting bra, particularly when exercising.
  • Limit or stay away from items that can cause breast pain, like spicy and caffeine-containing foods.
  • vitamin E medication which could ease breast pain and encourage rest.
  • Use hot or cold packs on your breasts to help alleviate discomfort.
  • Choose a supportive, well-fitting bra, preferably one that has been professionally fitted.
  • Practice relaxation techniques to manage stress and anxiety that may accompany severe breast pain.
  • Limit or avoid caffeine consumption.
  • Eat a low-fat diet and focus on foods rich in complex carbohydrates.
  • Rubbing evening primrose oil on your breasts may help balance fatty acids in the cells and reduce pain.
  • Keep track of when your breast pain occurs and any other symptoms to determine if the pain is regular or not.
  • Vitamin E supplements may help reduce pain for women who experience pain linked to their menstrual cycle.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen can provide relief, but be sure to consult your doctor for the correct dosage, as prolonged use may cause side effects.
  • Minimize breast stimulation, including during intimacy.
  • Avoid tight or friction-causing clothing.
  • Wear breast pads to absorb discharge and prevent leakage.
  • Eat a balanced diet containing enough proteins, fibre, healthy fats, vegetables and fruits.
  • Get quality sleep for about 7-9 hours.
  • Try to manage stress with meditation or yoga.
  • Drink enough water.
  • Exercise regularly as it helps regulate appetite.
Here are the 7 step-by-step strategies to manage the side effect of "inability to sleep" caused by medication usage:
  • Prepare for a restful night's sleep: Develop a calming pre-sleep routine, like reading or meditation, to help your body relax and prepare for sleep.
  • Create a sleep-conducive Environment: Make bedroom a sleep haven by ensuring it is quiet, dark and calm.
  • Follow a Sleep Schedule: Go to bed and get up at the same time every day to help regulate your body's internal clock and increase sleep quality.
  • Try relaxing techniques like deep breathing, mindfulness meditation and any others.
  • Limit stimulating activities before bedtime: Avoid stimulating activities before bedtime to improve sleep quality.
  • Monitor Progress: Keep track of your sleep patterns to identify areas for improvement.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If these steps don't improve your sleep, consult a doctor for further guidance and therapy.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.

What if I have taken an overdose of Prostamid 250mg Tablet

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include breast enlargement and tenderness. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

It is advised to tell your doctor if you have an allergy to any of the components present in Prostamid 250mg Tablet or any other food or drinks. With it, also tell them if you have liver disease or increased liver enzymes. Prostamid 250mg Tablet is not allowed to use in females.  It is advised to go for regular blood tests, every month for the first four months as it will help to know the response of medicine. If you are going for any dental treatment or any surgery then it is advised to tell the person who is performing the treatment about the Prostamid 250mg Tablet. You are advised to drink a lot of liquid and a special diet to reduce the risk of diarrhea as suggested by your doctor.   It is advised to avoid any dairy product like milk, yogurt, and cheese to avoid the risk of diarrhea.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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FlutamideZiprasidone
Critical
FlutamideHaloperidol
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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FlutamideZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Prostamid 250mg Tablet:
Using ziprasidone together with Prostamid 250mg Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ziprasidone with Prostamid 250mg Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
FlutamideHaloperidol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prostamid 250mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Prostamid 250mg Tablet and Haloperidol can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Prostamid 250mg Tablet and Haloperidol can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor advises. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhea, or vomiting. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
FlutamideBupivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prostamid 250mg Tablet:
Taking Bupivacaine and Prostamid 250mg Tablet may cause methemoglobinemia, (a condition in which the iron in the hemoglobin molecule -the red blood pigment is defective, making it unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking bupivacaine and Prostamid 250mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
FlutamideCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prostamid 250mg Tablet:
Taking Ceritinib together with Prostamid 250mg Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm and other side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ceritinib with Prostamid 250mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
FlutamideMoxifloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prostamid 250mg Tablet:
Using Moxifloxacin together with Prostamid 250mg Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Moxifloxacin and Prostamid 250mg Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms an irregular heartbeat, vomiting, dizziness, difficulty breathing contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
FlutamideLidocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prostamid 250mg Tablet:
Taking Prostamid 250mg Tablet with Lidocaine can increase the risk of methemoglobinemia (blood disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to your cells).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lidocaine and Prostamid 250mg Tablet together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you develop gray discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
FlutamideSotalol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Prostamid 250mg Tablet:
Using Prostamid 250mg Tablet together with sotalol can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Sotalol and Prostamid 250mg Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • To persons dealing with prostate cancer, it is often suggested to take cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, spinach and kale. This food slows the growth of prostate cancer and even reduces the risk of prostate cancer.
  • It is advised to avoid red meat or a diet high in meat. When meat is cooked it may increase the risk of developing prostate cancer. It is also advised to consume fewer dairy products as these foods may also increase the risk of prostate cancer. 
  • Physical activity helps in strengthening muscles reduces fatigue, helping in weight loss and gives strength. Gentle activities like 20-30minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful. 
  • Performing yoga and other relaxation techniques may also help in improving physical and mental health and may reduce your stress levels. 
  • Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food. 
  • Get adequate sleep as resting helps in improving your health, and mental ability and improves attention. 
  • De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath, or listening to soothing music. 
  • Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc. 
  • Foods containing fiber help in better digestion. These include beans, peas, lentils, whole grains,  nuts and seeds.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTINEOPLASTIC

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Prostamid 250mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness or difficulty in concentrating.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Prostamid 250mg Tablet is restricted to use in pregnancy. Prostamid 250mg Tablet is not approved to use in females.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Prostamid 250mg Tablet is restricted to use in lactating mothers. Prostamid 250mg Tablet is not approved to use in females.

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Driving

Caution

Prostamid 250mg Tablet may make you dizzy so it is advised to avoid driving or doing any work that needs mental alertness.

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Liver

Caution

Prostamid 250mg Tablet should be taken with caution in liver disease. The dose may be adjusted by the doctor according to the medical condition of the patient.

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Kidney

Caution

Prostamid 250mg Tablet should be taken with caution in kidney disease. The dose may be adjusted by the doctor according to the medical condition of the patient.

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Children

Unsafe

Prostamid 250mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

Have a query?

FAQs

Prostamid 250mg Tablet is indicated in the treatment of prostate cancer.

Please consult with your doctor if you experience pain or burning sensation during urinating, frequent urination, trouble in stopping or starting urination, blood in urine and sudden erectile dysfunctioning. These may be the signs of prostate cancer.

Elderly persons are more sensitive to the negative effects of Prostamid 250mg Tablet especially drowsiness, so your doctor may adjust the dosage according to your age and medical condition.

It is advised to tell your doctor if you have an allergy to any of the components present in Prostamid 250mg Tablet or any other food or drinks. With it, also tell them if you have liver disease or increased liver enzymes. Prostamid 250mg Tablet is not allowed to use in females.

In such a case, it is advised, you should drink a lot of noncaffeine liquids unless your doctor told you not to do so. you should eat more vegetables, fruits, vegetables and should avoid taking any type of laxatives(medicine to relieve constipation).

Yes, Prostamid 250mg Tablet may lower testosterone levels. It is an anti-androgen medication that works by blocking the action of testosterone at its receptor sites, which can result in reduced levels of testosterone in the body. It is commonly used in the treatment of prostate cancer and certain other conditions related to hormone-sensitive cancers or conditions.

Prostamid 250mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called anti-androgens (anti-testosterone). Testosterone, a natural hormone produced by the body, can stimulate the growth and spread of prostate cancer. Prostamid 250mg Tablet works by blocking the action of testosterone, thereby helping to reduce the growth and spread of the cancer.

The side effects of Prostamid 250mg Tablet include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, loss of interest in sexual ability, and enlargement of breasts. Consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Forman House, Gufa Mahadev, Tallital, Nainital, Uttrakhand
Other Info - PR13927

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Author Details

Bayyarapu Mahesh KumarDoctor badge

Written By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jan 1, 2025 | 2:48 PM IST

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Reference

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