Calutide 50 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Prostate Cancer.
The correct dosage of Calutide 50 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Calutide 50 Tablet include Breast Tenderness. While these are the most often observed Calutide 50 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Calutide 50 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Calutide 50 Tablet has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Calutide 50 Tablet related warnings talks about Calutide 50 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Calutide 50 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Calutide 50 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Calutide 50 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Calutide 50 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Calutide 50 Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Calutide 50 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Calutide on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Calutide 50 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Calutide for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Calutide 50 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Calutide rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Calutide 50 Tablet on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Calutide. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Calutide only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Calutide 50 Tablet on the Heart?
Calutide has very mild side effects on the heart.
Calutide 50 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Calutide 50 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Calutide 50 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Calutide 50 Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Calutide 50 Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Calutide 50 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Calutide 50 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Calutide 50 Tablet
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Calutide 50 Tablet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Calutide 50 Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Calutide 50 Tablet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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