Estramustine Benefits & Uses

Estramustine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Prostate Cancer

Estramustine Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Male)	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 3.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 3 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 3.5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 3 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Estramustine Related Warnings

Is the use of Estramustine safe for pregnant women?

Estramustine has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Estramustine without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Estramustine safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Estramustine. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Estramustine on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Estramustine. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Estramustine on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Estramustine. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Estramustine only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Estramustine on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Estramustine. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Estramustine with Other Drugs

Estramustine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Estramustine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Estramustine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Edema
Diabetes
High Blood Pressure

Frequently asked Questions about Estramustine

Is this Estramustine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Estramustine has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Estramustine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Estramustine can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Estramustine only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Estramustine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Estramustine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Estramustine

You can take Estramustine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Estramustine

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Estramustine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Emcyt® estramustine phosphate sodium

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 866

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 53

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