Castramid Benefits & Uses

Castramid is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Prostate Cancer

Castramid 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	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: must be given concurrently with LHRH analog
Geriatric	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: must be given concurrently with LHRH analog

Castramid Related Warnings

Is the use of Castramid safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Castramid for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Castramid safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Castramid for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Castramid on the Kidneys?

Castramid may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Castramid on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Castramid on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Castramid on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Castramid with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Leflunomide

Cisapride

Pimozide

Terfenadine

Moderate

Warfarin

Castramid Contraindications

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

Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Castramid

Is this Castramid habit forming or addictive?

Castramid does not cause addiction.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Castramid as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Castramid is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Castramid for mental disorders.

No

Castramid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Castramid

There is no information on the effects of taking Castramid with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Castramid

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Castramid with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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