Q: What is Estramustine phosphate sodium hydrate used for?

This medication is antimicrotubule agent, prescribed for the partial treatment of prostate cancer. It stops the growth and spread of cancer cells.

Question 1

What is Estramustine phosphate sodium hydrate used for?

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This medication is antimicrotubule agent, prescrib﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿ed for the partial treatment of prostate cancer.

 It stops the growth and spread of cancer cells.

Question 2

What is the active ingredient in Estramustine phosphate sodium hydrate?

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Estramustine phosphate sodium hydrate

Question 3

What are the side effects of Estramustine phosphate sodium hydrate?

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Heart
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Heart arrest, stroke, heart attack, inflammation of blood vessels, blood clot in lungs, heart failure and fluid retention.
Respiratory
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Difficulty in breathing, leg cramps, upper respiratory discharge and hoarseness.
Gastrointestinal
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Nau﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿sea, diarrhea, gastrointestinal upset, loss of appetite, flatulence, vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, burning throat and thirst.
Skin
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Rash, itching, dry skin, pigmentation, bruising, flushing, night sweats, f

Question 4

Can Estramustine phosphate sodium hydrate be used during pregnancy?

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• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of blood clot, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, congestive heart disease, migraine﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿s, seizures, liver or kidney disease, parathyroid disorder, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
•   It may affect the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus.
•  Monitor liver function and bilirubin level regularly while taking this medication.

Question 5

What precautions should be taken with Estramustine phosphate sodium hydrate?

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• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of blood clot, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, congestive heart disease, migraine﻿‍‍‍‍‍‍​​​‍​​​​​​﻿s, seizures, liver or kidney disease, parathyroid disorder, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
•   It may affect the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus.
•  Monitor liver function and bilirubin level regularly while taking this medication.

Question 6

What ATC class does Estramustine phosphate sodium hydrate belong to?

Accepted Answer

Estramustine phosphate sodium hydrate: ATC L01XX11. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

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