Nutamide 50mg Capsule
Brand Name | Nutamide 50mg Capsule |
Salt Composition |
Thalidomide (50mg) |
Strength | 50mg |
Product Form | Capsule |
Pack | 10 Capsule(s) in Strip |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
Anti-Cancer |
SubCategory |
Multiple Myeloma |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Nuper therapeutics |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Nuper therapeutics |
You Save : Rs.64.00 Inclusive of all taxes
- Erythema Nodosum Leprosum for prevention and suppression of cutaneous manifestations
- Multiple myeloma
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Thalidomide
- It is contraindicated to use this medicine during pregnancy
- Fatigue
- Hypocalcemia
- Constipation
- Neuropathy-sensory
- Muscle weakness
- Peripheral edema
- Tremor
- Weight loss or gain
- Dry skin
- Pneumonia
- I am experiencing nausea and fatigue. Is this due to the Nutamide 50mg Capsule?
- I have noticed some changes in my skin after taking the Nutamide 50mg Capsule? What should I do?
- When should I call my doctor right away?
- Do not donate blood while you are in treatment
- It is not recommended to use this medicine in a patient with embryo-fetal toxicity
- The use of this medicine may increase the risk of developing venous thromboembolism in patients with multiple myeloma
- Ischemic heart diseases and stroke was observed during this therapy
- Peripheral neuropathy, dizziness, and orthostatic hypotension may occur
- The use of this medicine may increase the HIV viral load when used in HIV-seropositive patients
- Kindly monitor the patients with a history of seizures
- Tumor lysis syndrome may occur
- You are not responding to the treatment
- You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching
- You have a receiving any concomitant medication and disease
- Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
- Protect from light and heat.
- Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
- Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.
- Thalidomide 50mg is an anti-cancer medication, an angiogenesis inhibitor.
- It is used to treat Erythema nodosum leprosum and multiple myeloma
- Do not donate blood after or before 7 days of the treatment
- Use non-hormonal methods of contraception to avoid pregnancy because the use of this medicine may cause fetal harm
- Kindly consult with your doctor if you have experienced shortness of breath, chest pain, loss of appetite, and dark urine while you are receiving this medicine
Medical Description of Nutamide 50mg Capsule
Nutamide 50mg Capsule contains Thalidomide 50mg used to treat Erythema nodosum leprosum and multiple myeloma. It works by altering our immune system and indirectly attacking the cancer cells and inhibiting the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.
Nutamide 50mg Capsule Uses
It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as Erythema nodosum leprosum and multiple myeloma.
Nutamide 50mg Capsule Benefits
Multiple myeloma
It is also called Kahler’s disease. It is a type of cancer that occurs in a plasma cell. In this condition, cancer gets accumulated in the bone marrow and affects healthy blood cells. Symptoms include constipation, loss of appetite, fatigue, bone pain, weight loss, frequent infections, excessive thirst, and numbness in your legs.
Erythema nodosum leprosum
It is an inflammatory skin disorder that is located in a fatty layer of the skin, It usually occurs if you have taken medications like sulfa-related drugs, birth control, strep throat, fungal diseases, infectious mononucleosis. Symptoms include joint pain, sore throat, weight loss, stomach pain, diarrhea, fever, and fatigue.
Nutamide 50mg Capsule Indication
The Nutamide 50mg Capsule is prescribed in the following indications as
Mechanism of action of Nutamide 50mg Capsule
Nutamide 50mg Capsule contains Thalidomide 50mg is an anti-cancer medication, an angiogenesis inhibitor. It produces its action by acting on tumor necrosis factor (TNF) alpha and down-regulates the function of adhesion of leukocytes to surface molecules. Thalidomide also acts as a vascular endothelial growth factor receptor inhibitor (VEGFR) by inhibiting the signaling process required for angiogenic activity of abnormal cancer cells. Thus, it inhibits proliferation and increases apoptosis of abnormal cancer cells.
How Nutamide 50mg Capsule works
Nutamide 50mg Capsule contains Thalidomide 50mg is an anti-cancer medication, an angiogenesis inhibitor. It produces its action by inhibiting TNF alpha by down-regulating adhesion of leukocytes and inhibits VEGFR thus blood supply to abnormal cells is reduced. Thus, it inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis of abnormal cancer cells.
Nutamide 50mg Capsule Contraindication
Nutamide 50mg Capsule Side Effects
FAQs for Nutamide 50mg Capsule
Yes, the common side effect of this medicine is nausea and fatigue so it is better to eat more frequent meals to decrease nausea and also avoid foods that are salty, spicy, fatty. Drink plenty of rest and do light exercise to keep yourself active
Use sunscreen whenever you step outdoors and use moisturizer to get relief from the rash, dry and itchy skin. Your skin will return to normal once your treatment is stopped.
If you have experienced muscle cramping, muscle weakness, confusion, vision loss, blindness, seizures, headaches, shortness of breath, swelling of your feet, high blood pressure, tiredness, fainting, tightness in the chest.
Precautions and general warning of Nutamide 50mg Capsule
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol while you are receiving this medicine because it may cause excessive drowsiness, Kindly consult with your doctor.
Driving or operating machinery
It is considered unsafe to drive while you are receiving this medicine it may affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Pregnancy
The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor
Breast Feeding
The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during breastfeeding because it may produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor
Kidney Problem
It is considered safe to use this medicine in patients who are having a renal impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Liver Disease
It is considered safe to use this medicine in patients who are having hepatic impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor.
How to Take Nutamide 50mg Capsule
Nutamide 50mg Capsule is taken orally on an empty stomach. You should not chew, cut or crush the capsule. Initially start with a low dose and slowly increase the dose once every week. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.
Use of Nutamide 50mg Capsule in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the drug is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor
Use of Nutamide 50mg Capsule in children
It is considered unsafe to use this medicine in children who are below 12 years old. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Nutamide 50mg Capsule in Elderly Patients
Nutamide 50mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.
Other general warnings
Talk to your doctor if
General instructions
Thalidomide 50mg is used to treat Erythema nodosum leprosum and multiple myeloma. It produces its action by inhibiting TNF alpha by down-regulating adhesion of leukocytes and inhibits VEGFR thus blood supply to abnormal cells is reduced. Thus, it inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis of abnormal cancer cells.
Drug Interaction of Nutamide 50mg Capsule
Drug-Drug Interaction
Anakinra
It is contraindicated to use this medicine because the use of anakinra increases the effect of thalidomide and the combination of this medicine increase the risk of developing an infection
Deferiprone
Use alternative drug because the combination of this medicine either increases the toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism
Cholera vaccine
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of thalidomide decreases the effect of cholera vaccine by immunosuppressive effects and it also increases the risk of developing an infection
Lemborexant
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of lemborexant will increase the effect of the thalidomide by sedation
Drug-Food Interaction
Consuming alcohol increases the nervous system side effects of this medicine such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentrating.
Drug-Disease Interaction
Seizures
During the therapy with this medicine patients who are with a history of seizures should be monitored closely for any clinical changes because during post-approval use of thalidomide grand mal convulsion has been reported.
Hypotension
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of thalidomide is associated with dizziness and orthostatic hypotension
Neutropenia
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with neutropenia because the use of this medicine has been associated with decreased white blood cells counts
Over Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.
Missed Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).
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