PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
 
Calutide 50 Tablet is used in the treatment of cancer of the prostate gland. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It works by blocking the effects of male hormones such as testosterone.
 
Calutide 50 Tablet should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time every day. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Anemia (low number of red blood cells) is very common side effect of this medicine. Other than this, yellowing of skin, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, dark urine, and skin rashes are some side effects which require immediate action. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with liver function during treatment with this medicine. It makes your skin more sensitive towards sunlight, hence take extra caution while going out.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if have diabetes, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. It may harm your baby. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.  You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood glucose level while on treatment.
 
USES OF CALUTIDE TABLET
Prostate cancer
 
BENEFITS OF CALUTIDE TABLET
In Prostate cancer
Prostate gland is a small walnut-sized gland that produces a fluid called seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperms in males. The most common symptom of prostate cancer is difficulty with urination, but sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Calutide 50 Tablet decreases or stops the growth of cancer cells by decreasing the amount of testosterone (natural hormone in males) in men. This also relieves difficulty in passing urine and makes it easier for you to urinate.
 
SIDE EFFECTS OF CALUTIDE TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Calutide
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Rash
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Decreased appetite
Dizziness
Hot flashes
Nausea
Weakness
Nocturia (increased urge to urinate during the night)
Edema (swelling)
 
HOW TO USE CALUTIDE TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Calutide 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
 
HOW CALUTIDE TABLET WORKS
Calutide 50 Tablet blocks the effect of the natural male hormones on the growth of prostate cells. Calutide 50 Tablet also blocks the undesired effects of androgens in females such as excessive hair growth and acne.
 
SAFETY ADVICE
 
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Calutide 50 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
 
Pregnancy
Calutide 50 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
 
Breast feeding
Information regarding the use of Calutide 50 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
 
Driving
It is not known whether Calutide 50 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
 
Kidney
Calutide 50 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Calutide 50 Tablet is recommended.
 
Liver
Calutide 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Calutide 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine.