Drug information on Niltamide (Nilutamide) from Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd. (Biogen)

Medical Condition(s) for which Niltamide may be prescribed

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•   Body as a Whole : Pain, headache, weakness, back pain, abdominal pain, chest pain, flu syndrome and fever.

•   Heart : High blood pressure.

•   Gastrointestinal : Nausea, vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite and indigestion.

•   Genitourinary : Hot flushes, impotence and decreased sexual activity.

•   Blood : Anemia.

•   Metabolic : Increased level of liver enzymes and fluid retention.

•   Musculoskeletal : Bone pain.

•   Central Nervous System : Sleeplessness, dizziness, depression and sensory loss.

•   Respiratory : Difficulty in breathing, upper respiratory infection and pneumonia.

•   Skin : Increased sweating, body hair loss, dry skin and rash.

•   Eye : Impaired light / dark adaptation and abnormal vision.

PO- The recommended dosage is 300 mg once a day for 30 days, followed thereafter by 150 mg once a day.

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

Contraindicated in patients with severe liver impairment, respiratory insufficiency and hypersensitivity.

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver, kidney disease, breathing problem, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Avoid alcohol consumption.

• It may cause changes in vision, wear sunglasses while going outside.

• It should not be used in children.

Avoid excess dosage.

Store it at room temperature (25°C). Protect from light.