X TRANT 140 MG 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.

X TRANT 140 MG CAPSULE is used to treat various types of cancer

Uses of X Trant Capsule

Prostate cancer

Benefits of X Trant Capsule

In 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. X TRANT 140 MG 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 X Trant 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 X Trant

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 X Trant Capsule

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

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with X TRANT 140 MG CAPSULE. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

X TRANT 140 MG 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

Information regarding the use of X TRANT 140 MG CAPSULE during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether X TRANT 140 MG CAPSULE alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

X TRANT 140 MG CAPSULE is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of X TRANT 140 MG CAPSULE may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

X TRANT 140 MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of X TRANT 140 MG CAPSULE may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of X TRANT 140 MG CAPSULE is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

X TRANT 140 MG CAPSULE

₹146.5/Capsule

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Quick tips

X TRANT 140 MG 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Estradiol, and Nitrogen Mustard Compounds

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Anticancer-others

Patient concerns

I have problem of frequent urination at night. My father had same at his time.Doctor told me that I am having BPH.Also I went through PSA whose result is 1.8 increased prostate gland size is 40 which came in ultrasound report .When doctor did some test by inserting his finger in my rectal area I felt abnormal pain.doctor asked me to go for a culture test so as to check which can be the best medicine for BPH for me. Kindly suggest if it can be something else like prostate cancer.

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

May not be prostate cancer, it is only begnin enlargement of prostate.

Do i have prostrate cancer. Married but now having difficulty in having relation with wife. Penis not hard in the morning. Having problem with self spontaneous erection. Please help. God Bless.

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Not a symptom of prostate cancer

FAQs

What is X TRANT 140 MG CAPSULE phosphate?

X TRANT 140 MG CAPSULE belongs to a class of anticancer/cytotoxic drugs called antimicrotubule agents used in the treatment of prostate cancer.

Related lab tests

Prostate Specific Antigen (Free) PSA

Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) PSA

Related ayurvedic ingredients

Garlic

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Country of origin: India

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