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Tabi 50 Tablet 30's

Tabi 50 Tablet 30's

Prescription drug
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Dr Reddy'S Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

About Tabi 50 Tablet 30's

Tabi 50 Tablet 30's belongs to the class of anticancer drugs called non-steroidal anti-androgens used to treat prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is prostate gland cancer (a small gland under the bladder that produces semen) found only in men. The symptoms include difficulty in urination, pain, numbness, or sexual problems.

Tabi 50 Tablet 30's contains Bicalutamide which works by inhibiting the effects of androgens (male hormones) such as testosterone that increase the growth of prostate cancer cells. Tabi 50 Tablet 30's prevents testosterone from binding to androgen receptors on the prostate cancer cells and starves cancer cells of testosterone. Thereby, it prevents the growth of prostate cancer cells and eventually shrinks the prostate tumor.

Take Tabi 50 Tablet 30's with or without food as advised by your doctor and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience weakness, skin rash, swelling and tenderness of the breast, nausea, dry skin, weight gain, hair loss, hot flushes (sudden feeling of warmth), anemia (lack of blood), reduces sex drive, constipation, depression, indigestion or dizziness. Most of these side effects of Tabi 50 Tablet 30's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Tabi 50 Tablet 30's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Tabi 50 Tablet 30's is not recommended for women and children. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Tabi 50 Tablet 30's. Please consult a doctor if you want to father a child before taking Tabi 50 Tablet 30's as it may impair fertility in men. Avoid taking Tabi 50 Tablet 30's with cisapride, astemizole, or terfenadine. Avoid direct exposure to excessive UV light or sunlight and wear protective clothing while going out in the sun as Tabi 50 Tablet 30's may increase sunburn risk. If you have diabetes, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Tabi 50 Tablet 30's.

Uses of Tabi 50 Tablet 30's

Treatment of Prostate cancer

Medicinal Benefits

Tabi 50 Tablet 30's contains Bicalutamide, an anticancer drug used in the treatment of prostate cancer. Tabi 50 Tablet 30's works by inhibiting the effects of androgens (male hormones) such as testosterone that increase the growth of prostate cancer cells. Tabi 50 Tablet 30's prevents testosterone from binding to androgen receptors on the prostate cancer cells and starves cancer cells of testosterone. Thereby, it prevents the growth of prostate cancer cells and eventually shrinks the prostate tumor. Also, Tabi 50 Tablet 30's relieves difficulty in urination. Tabi 50 Tablet 30's can be used in combination with radiation therapy to treat prostate cancer where cancer has spread from the prostate gland to the surrounding tissues.

Directions for Use

Take Tabi 50 Tablet 30's with or without food as prescribed by your doctor and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Tabi 50 Tablet 30's

  • Weakness
  • Skin rash
  • Swelling and tenderness of breast
  • Nausea
  • Dry skin
  • Weight gain
  • Hair loss
  • Hot flushes (sudden feeling of warmth)
  • Anaemia (lack of blood)
  • Reduced sex drive
  • Constipation
  • Depression
  • Indigestion
  • Dizziness

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Tabi 50 Tablet 30's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Tabi 50 Tablet 30's is not recommended for women and children. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Tabi 50 Tablet 30's. You and your partner recommend using effective birth control measures while taking Tabi 50 Tablet 30's and for 130 days after discontinuing Tabi 50 Tablet 30's. Please consult a doctor if you want to father a child before taking Tabi 50 Tablet 30's as it may impair fertility in men. You are advised to quit smoking as it may increase the risk of prostate cancer. Avoid taking Tabi 50 Tablet 30's with cisapride, astemizole, or terfenadine. Regular tests are recommended to monitor liver function and if there is any severe disturbance in liver functioning, avoid taking Tabi 50 Tablet 30's. Avoid direct exposure to excessive UV light or sunlight and wear protective clothing while going out in the sun as Tabi 50 Tablet 30's may increase sunburn risk. If you have diabetes, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Tabi 50 Tablet 30's.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Tabi 50 Tablet 30's may have interaction with medicine for stomach disorders (cisapride), anti-allergic drugs (astemizole, terfenadine), heart-related drugs (procainamide, amiodarone, sotalol, quinidine), antibiotic (moxifloxacin), opioid painkiller (methadone), blood thinner (warfarin), immunosuppressant (ciclosporin), antacid (cimetidine), antifungal (ketoconazole).

Drug-Food Interactions: Tabi 50 Tablet 30's may interact with grapefruit juice. Therefore, avoid intake of grapefruit juice with Tabi 50 Tablet 30's as it may increase concentrations of Tabi 50 Tablet 30's and cause more adverse effects.

Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have diabetes, liver or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Tabi 50 Tablet 30's.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CISAPRIDE
  • ASTEMIZOLE
  • TERFENADINE
  • PROCAINAMIDE
  • AMIODARONE
  • SOTALOL
  • QUINIDINE
  • MOXIFLOXACIN
  • METHADONE
  • WARFARIN
  • CICLOSPORIN
  • CIMETIDINE
  • KETOCONAZOLE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include fish, soy, tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, kale, broccoli and oils containing omega-3 fatty acids such as olive oil as these foods may reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
  • Avoid grilled meat, red meat, saturated fat found in animal products, milk and dairy products as they may increase prostate cancer risk.
  • Exercise regularly to lose weight as obesity is also considered as a risk factor for prostate cancer.
  • Quit smoking to reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

Special Advise

Regular blood tests are recommended to monitor changes in blood and liver functioning while taking Tabi 50 Tablet 30's.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Prostate cancer: It is prostate gland cancer (a small gland under the bladder that produces semen) found only in men. The symptoms include difficulty in urination, pain, numbness, or sexual problems. It is the most common type of cancer in men. The cause of prostate cancer is unknown and may be caused due to exposure to certain chemicals or family history. There are certain factors that increase the risk of prostate cancer, such as a family history of prostate cancer, older age, obesity, or genetic changes.

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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of Tabi 50 Tablet 30's with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Tabi 50 Tablet 30's.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Tabi 50 Tablet 30's is contraindicated in pregnant women as it is not approved for use in women. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Tabi 50 Tablet 30's is contraindicated in breastfeeding women as it is not approved for use in women. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Tabi 50 Tablet 30's may cause drowsiness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you are drowsy after taking Tabi 50 Tablet 30's.

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Liver

Caution

Take Tabi 50 Tablet 30's with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

Tabi 50 Tablet 30's is safe to use in patients with kidney problems if prescribed by a doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Tabi 50 Tablet 30's is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., 8-2-337, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, INDIA
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FAQs

Tabi 50 Tablet 30's contains Bicalutamide, an anticancer drug that works by inhibiting the effects of androgens (male hormones) such as testosterone and reduces or prevents the growth of prostate cancer cells and eventually shrink the prostate tumour.
You are not recommended to take Tabi 50 Tablet 30's with anti-allergic drugs such as terfenadine or astemizole. It may increase the levels of terfenadine or astemizole in blood and cause adverse effects as severe irregular heartbeat. However, please consult a doctor before taking Tabi 50 Tablet 30's with other medicines.
Tabi 50 Tablet 30's may cause infertility or a period of subfertility (delay in conceiving) in men. Therefore, if you want to father a child, please discuss with your doctor before taking Tabi 50 Tablet 30's.
Tabi 50 Tablet 30's should be used with caution in diabetic patients as it may increase the risk of high blood sugar levels. Therefore, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Tabi 50 Tablet 30's and inform your doctor if you have diabetes before taking Tabi 50 Tablet 30's.
Tabi 50 Tablet 30's is not recommended for patients suffering from heart rhythm problems such as arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) as it may increase the risk of heart rhythm problems. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have any heart problems before taking Tabi 50 Tablet 30's.
Tabi 50 Tablet 30's increase skin sensitivity to the sun and make sunburn more easily. Therefore, avoid direct exposure to excessive UV-light or sunlight, wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen while going out in the sun.

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