USES OF SAMTICA TABLET

• Prostate cancer

BENEFITS OF SAMTICA TABLET

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. Samtica 250mg Tablet 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 SAMTICA TABLET

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 Samtica

• Edema (swelling)
• Vomiting
• Decreased potassium level in blood
• Decreased white blood cell count
• Fatigue
• Increased liver enzymes
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Urinary tract infection
• Diarrhea
• High blood pressure
• Cough
• Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
• Joint swelling
• Increased levels of blood fat
• Altered blood sugar level

HOW TO USE SAMTICA TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Samtica 250mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

HOW SAMTICA TABLET WORKS

Samtica 250mg Tablet is an anticancer medication. It works by preventing androgen (male hormone) production in man. This is done by inhibiting an enzyme (CYP17) that is responsible for the production of androgen. This is how it slows down the growth of prostate cancer.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Samtica 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Samtica 250mg Tablet 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

UNSAFE

Samtica 250mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Samtica 250mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Samtica 250mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Samtica 250mg Tablet is recommended.

Because of the limited information, cautious use of Samtica 250mg Tablet is recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Samtica 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Samtica 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.