Emcyt (Oral)
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Emcyt (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information
Emcyt (Oral)
Emcyt (Oral) Medication Classification
ESTRAMUSTINE (By mouth)
Emcyt (Oral) Brandname
Emcyt
Emcyt (Oral) is used for the Treatment
Estramustine (es-tra-MUS-teen) Treats prostate cancer.
When To Not Use Emcyt (Oral)
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to estradiol or nitrogen mustard or if you have problems with blood clots.
How Should You Use Emcyt (Oral)
Capsule
- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to. You may need to take this medicine for up to 90 days before your doctor decides if it is helping you.
- It is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach. Swallow the capsule with water.
- Never share your medicine with anyone. If a dose is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Proper Emcyt (Oral) Storage
Store Emcyt (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Emcyt (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Emcyt (Oral)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Do not eat or drink any milk products or take calcium supplements or antacids that contain calcium at the same time you take estramustine.
Emcyt (Oral) Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, epilepsy, migraines, kidney disease, liver disease, Paget's disease, or a history of problems with blood clots or stroke.
- This medicine can cause birth defects if it is used by the father when his sexual partner becomes pregnant. Use two forms of birth control to avoid pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 6 months after your treatment ends. If a pregnancy occurs while you are using this medicine, tell your doctor right away.
- Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.
Emcyt (Oral) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
- Pain, redness, warmth, swelling in the leg (calf)
- Sudden or severe chest pain, trouble breathing
- Sudden or severe headache, confusion, vision problems If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Breast tenderness or enlargement
- Nausea, diarrhea, stomach upset
- Swelling of the legs, feet, or hands
- Trouble having sex
