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Estram 140mg Capsule

Estramustine (140mg)
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Estram 140mg Capsule is used in the treatment of cancer of the prostate gland. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It is sometimes used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS,
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS,
Last updated on 10 Nov 2024 | 01:10 AM (IST)
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General Information

Contains

Estramustine (140mg)

Marketer

United Biotech Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
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Product introduction

Estram 140mg Capsule should be taken on an empty stomach. The calcium in the stomach might affect the working of drug, so better to avoid milk, dairy products such as cheese and avoid taking it in combination with an antacid or other medicine containing calcium, magnesium or aluminum. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, anemia (low number of red blood cells), increased liver enzymes and fluid retention.  If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood, liver function and the level of calcium in your blood.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if have heart problem, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Estram Capsule

Benefits of Estram Capsule

Prostate cancer
Prostate gland is a small walnut-sized gland that produces a fluid called seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperms in males. The most common symptom of prostate cancer is difficulty with urination, but sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Estram 140mg Capsule decreases or stops the growth of cancer cells by decreasing the amount of testosterone (natural hormone in males) in men. This also relieves difficulty in passing urine and makes it easier for you to urinate.

Side effects of Estram 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 Estram
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Decreased white blood cell count
  • Diarrhea
  • Breast enlargement in male

How to use Estram Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Estram 140mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Estram 140mg Capsule with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.

How Estram Capsule works

Estramustine belongs to a class of anticancer/cytotoxic drugs called antimicrotubule agents.  It works by interfering with production of certain proteins which are necessary for tumor cell growth and reproduction. It also increases the estrogen levels, which in turn interferes with prostate cancer by slowing/stopping the growth of cancer cells.
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All substitutes for Estram 140mg Capsule

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

  • Estram 140mg Capsule should be taken on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
  • Avoid taking antacids, calcium or magnesium, milk products and multivitamins, as these may interfere with the effect of the medicine.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your calcium level, liver function, blood cell count in your blood.
  • Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
  • Do not stop taking medicine without talking to your doctor first.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Estram 140mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

UNSAFE
Estram 140mg 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

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Estram 140mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Estram 140mg Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Estram 140mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Estram 140mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Estram 140mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Estram 140mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Estram 140mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

Estram 140mg Capsule belongs to a class of anticancer/cytotoxic drugs called antimicrotubule agents used in the treatment of prostate cancer.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Estradiol, and Nitrogen Mustard Compounds

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Anticancer-others

References

  1. Chabner BA, Bertino J, Cleary J, et al. Cytotoxic Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1709.
  2. Estramustine sodium phosphate. Sandwich, Kent: Pfizer Limited; 2002 [revised Feb. 2019]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:
  3. Drugs.com. Estramustine Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 27 Mar 2019] (online) Available from:
  4. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 27 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Marketer details

Name: United Biotech Pvt Ltd
Address: FC/B-1 (Extn.), Mohan Co-operative Industrial Estate Mathura Road, New Delhi - 110 044

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
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