Review the side-effects of Estramustine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart - Heart arrest, stroke, heart attack, inflammation of blood vessels, blood clot in lungs, heart failure and fluid retention.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, leg cramps, upper respiratory discharge and hoarseness.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, diarrhea, gastrointestinal upset, loss of appetite, flatulence, vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, burning throat and thirst.
Skin - Rash, itching, dry skin, pigmentation, bruising, flushing, night sweats, fingertip-peeling skin and thinning of hair.
Genitourinary - Breast tenderness and enlargement.
Miscellaneous - Lethargy, depression, emotional lability, sleeplessness, headache, anxiety, hot flashes, eye pain, tearing and ringing in the ear.
Blood - Decrease in white blood cells and platelets.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart - Heart arrest, stroke, heart attack, inflammation of blood vessels, blood clot in lungs, heart failure and fluid retention.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, leg cramps, upper respiratory discharge and hoarseness.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, diarrhea, gastrointestinal upset, loss of appetite, flatulence, vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, burning throat and thirst.
Skin - Rash, itching, dry skin, pigmentation, bruising, flushing, night sweats, fingertip-peeling skin and thinning of hair.
Genitourinary - Breast tenderness and enlargement.
Miscellaneous - Lethargy, depression, emotional lability, sleeplessness, headache, anxiety, hot flashes, eye pain, tearing and ringing in the ear.
Blood - Decrease in white blood cells and platelets.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Estramustine
Estramustine(Emcyt) generic is antimicrotubule agent, prescribed for the partial treatment of prostate cancer. It stops the growth and spread of cancer cells.Brand Names or Trade Names of Estramustine
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