Zandron 150 mg Tablet 10's

Zandron 150 mg Tablet is an anti-androgen medicine used in the treatment of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is a condition that occurs when the prostate gland cells increase abnormally. Symptoms may include difficulty in urinating, pain, numbness, etc. It is used in the treatment of metastatic prostate cancer in combination with surgical castration.

Zandron 150 mg Tablet contains Nilutamide, which belongs to the class of androgen inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the production of the testosterone hormone and thus stops the growth and spread of cancer. 

Zandron 150 mg Tablet may cause certain side effects such as nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhoea, muscle weakness, confusion, hot flushes, loss of appetite and difficulty breathing. These side effects usually disappear without any medical attention. Take Zandron 150 mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor.

Zandron 150 mg Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing or a history of liver/kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, adrenocortical insufficiency, and respiratory problems before taking Zandron 150 mg Tablet . Zandron 150 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children as the safety and efficacy of this medicine are not established. This medicine is only intended for male patients.

Zandron 150 mg Tablet contains Nilutamide, which belongs to the class of androgen inhibitors. Testosterone is a natural hormone produced by the body. This causes an increase in cancer cells in the prostate gland. Zandron 150 mg Tablet works by inhibiting the production of the testosterone hormone and thus stops the growth and spread of cancer. It is mainly intended for use in men only.

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Diarrhoea
• Muscle Weakness
• Confusion
• Hot Flushes
• Loss of Appetite
• Constipation
• Difficulty breathing

Zandron 150 mg Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other components present in it. Let your doctor know about your complete medical and medication history beforehand to rule out any side effects. Inform your doctor if you have/had any conditions like liver/kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, or taking any other medicines before taking Zandron 150 mg Tablet as it may cause serious side effects. Zandron 150 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children as the safety and efficacy of this medicine are not established. Zandron 150 mg Tablet may cause intestinal pneumonitis hepatitis.

Drug-drug interactions: Zandron 150 mg Tablet may interact with CYP3A4 Inducers (phenytoin, phenobarbital), antifungal medicine (ketoconazole, itraconazole), and many other medicines.

Drug-food interactions: No interactions found. 

Drug-disease interactions: Zandron 150 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver and kidney failure and cardiac problems.

• PHENYTOIN
• PHENOBARBITAL
• ITRACONAZOLE
• KETOCONAZOLE

• Try to take vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, spinach and kale. This food slows the growth of prostate cancer and even reduces the risk of prostate cancer.
• It is advised to consume fewer dairy products as these foods may increase the risk of prostate cancer. 
• Physical activity helps in strengthening muscles, reduces fatigue, helps in weight loss and gives strength.
• Maintain a healthy weight by doing regular simple exercises and yoga. 
• Getting adequate sleep as resting helps improve your health and mental ability and improves attention. 
• Avoid including high amounts of red meat in your diet. When meat is cooked, it may increase the risk of developing prostate cancer.

• Zandron 150 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients suffering from severe hepatotoxicity and renal toxicity.
• This medicine may cause laboratory abnormalities like elevated alkaline phosphatase and hypokalemia.
• Regular monitoring of liver and kidney functioning is recommended, with liver/kidney function tests recommended during Zandron 150 mg Tablet usage.

Prostate cancer: The prostate gland is a small walnut-sized gland present under the bladder which is responsible for the production of seminal fluid. Prostate cancer is a carcinogenic condition that occurs when the cells of the prostate gland increase out of control. The main cause of this condition is unknown. However, a few underlying reasons that increase the risk for this condition include age, family history, ethnic group, genetic factors, obesity, etc.