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ANDROBLOK TABLET

ANDROBLOK TABLET

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About ANDROBLOK TABLET

ANDROBLOK TABLET belongs to the class of anticancer drugs called non-steroidal anti-androgens used to treat prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is prostate gland cancer (a small gland under the bladder that produces semen) found only in men. The symptoms include difficulty in urination, pain, numbness, or sexual problems.

ANDROBLOK TABLET contains Bicalutamide which works by inhibiting the effects of androgens (male hormones) such as testosterone that increase the growth of prostate cancer cells. ANDROBLOK TABLET prevents testosterone from binding to androgen receptors on the prostate cancer cells and starves cancer cells of testosterone. Thereby, it prevents the growth of prostate cancer cells and eventually shrinks the prostate tumor.

Take ANDROBLOK TABLET with or without food as advised by your doctor and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience weakness, skin rash, swelling and tenderness of the breast, nausea, dry skin, weight gain, hair loss, hot flushes (sudden feeling of warmth), anemia (lack of blood), reduces sex drive, constipation, depression, indigestion or dizziness. Most of these side effects of ANDROBLOK TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to ANDROBLOK TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. ANDROBLOK TABLET is not recommended for women and children. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking ANDROBLOK TABLET. Please consult a doctor if you want to father a child before taking ANDROBLOK TABLET as it may impair fertility in men. Avoid taking ANDROBLOK TABLET with cisapride, astemizole, or terfenadine. Avoid direct exposure to excessive UV light or sunlight and wear protective clothing while going out in the sun as ANDROBLOK TABLET may increase sunburn risk. If you have diabetes, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking ANDROBLOK TABLET.

Uses of ANDROBLOK TABLET

Prostate cancer

Medicinal Benefits

ANDROBLOK TABLET contains Bicalutamide, an anticancer drug used in the treatment of prostate cancer. ANDROBLOK TABLET works by inhibiting the effects of androgens (male hormones) such as testosterone that increase the growth of prostate cancer cells. ANDROBLOK TABLET prevents testosterone from binding to androgen receptors on the prostate cancer cells and starves cancer cells of testosterone. Thereby, it prevents the growth of prostate cancer cells and eventually shrinks the prostate tumor. Also, ANDROBLOK TABLET relieves difficulty in urination. ANDROBLOK TABLET can be used in combination with radiation therapy to treat prostate cancer where cancer has spread from the prostate gland to the surrounding tissues.

Directions for Use

Take ANDROBLOK TABLET with or without food as prescribed by your doctor and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of ANDROBLOK TABLET

  • Weakness
  • Skin rash
  • Swelling and tenderness of breast
  • Nausea
  • Dry skin
  • Weight gain
  • Hair loss
  • Hot flushes (sudden feeling of warmth)
  • Anaemia (lack of blood)
  • Reduced sex drive
  • Constipation
  • Depression
  • Indigestion
  • Dizziness

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to ANDROBLOK TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. ANDROBLOK TABLET is not recommended for women and children. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking ANDROBLOK TABLET. You and your partner recommend using effective birth control measures while taking ANDROBLOK TABLET and for 130 days after discontinuing ANDROBLOK TABLET. Please consult a doctor if you want to father a child before taking ANDROBLOK TABLET as it may impair fertility in men. You are advised to quit smoking as it may increase the risk of prostate cancer. Avoid taking ANDROBLOK TABLET with cisapride, astemizole, or terfenadine. Regular tests are recommended to monitor liver function and if there is any severe disturbance in liver functioning, avoid taking ANDROBLOK TABLET. Avoid direct exposure to excessive UV light or sunlight and wear protective clothing while going out in the sun as ANDROBLOK TABLET may increase sunburn risk. If you have diabetes, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking ANDROBLOK TABLET.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: ANDROBLOK TABLET may have interaction with medicine for stomach disorders (cisapride), anti-allergic drugs (astemizole, terfenadine), heart-related drugs (procainamide, amiodarone, sotalol, quinidine), antibiotic (moxifloxacin), opioid painkiller (methadone), blood thinner (warfarin), immunosuppressant (ciclosporin), antacid (cimetidine), antifungal (ketoconazole).

Drug-Food Interactions: ANDROBLOK TABLET may interact with grapefruit juice. Therefore, avoid intake of grapefruit juice with ANDROBLOK TABLET as it may increase concentrations of ANDROBLOK TABLET and cause more adverse effects.

Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have diabetes, liver or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking ANDROBLOK TABLET.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CISAPRIDE
  • ASTEMIZOLE
  • TERFENADINE
  • PROCAINAMIDE
  • AMIODARONE
  • SOTALOL
  • QUINIDINE
  • MOXIFLOXACIN
  • METHADONE
  • WARFARIN
  • CICLOSPORIN
  • CIMETIDINE
  • KETOCONAZOLE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include fish, soy, tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, kale, broccoli and oils containing omega-3 fatty acids such as olive oil as these foods may reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
  • Avoid grilled meat, red meat, saturated fat found in animal products, milk and dairy products as they may increase prostate cancer risk.
  • Exercise regularly to lose weight as obesity is also considered as a risk factor for prostate cancer.
  • Quit smoking to reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

Special Advise

Regular blood tests are recommended to monitor changes in blood and liver functioning while taking ANDROBLOK TABLET.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Prostate cancer: It is prostate gland cancer (a small gland under the bladder that produces semen) found only in men. The symptoms include difficulty in urination, pain, numbness, or sexual problems. It is the most common type of cancer in men. The cause of prostate cancer is unknown and may be caused due to exposure to certain chemicals or family history. There are certain factors that increase the risk of prostate cancer, such as a family history of prostate cancer, older age, obesity, or genetic changes.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., SUN HOUSE, CTS No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063
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FAQs

ANDROBLOK TABLET contains Bicalutamide, an anticancer drug that works by inhibiting the effects of androgens (male hormones) such as testosterone and reduces or prevents the growth of prostate cancer cells and eventually shrink the prostate tumour.
You are not recommended to take ANDROBLOK TABLET with anti-allergic drugs such as terfenadine or astemizole. It may increase the levels of terfenadine or astemizole in blood and cause adverse effects as severe irregular heartbeat. However, please consult a doctor before taking ANDROBLOK TABLET with other medicines.
ANDROBLOK TABLET may cause infertility or a period of subfertility (delay in conceiving) in men. Therefore, if you want to father a child, please discuss with your doctor before taking ANDROBLOK TABLET.
ANDROBLOK TABLET should be used with caution in diabetic patients as it may increase the risk of high blood sugar levels. Therefore, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking ANDROBLOK TABLET and inform your doctor if you have diabetes before taking ANDROBLOK TABLET.
ANDROBLOK TABLET is not recommended for patients suffering from heart rhythm problems such as arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) as it may increase the risk of heart rhythm problems. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have any heart problems before taking ANDROBLOK TABLET.
ANDROBLOK TABLET increase skin sensitivity to the sun and make sunburn more easily. Therefore, avoid direct exposure to excessive UV-light or sunlight, wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen while going out in the sun.

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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of ANDROBLOK TABLET with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using ANDROBLOK TABLET.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

ANDROBLOK TABLET is contraindicated in pregnant women as it is not approved for use in women. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

ANDROBLOK TABLET is contraindicated in breastfeeding women as it is not approved for use in women. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

ANDROBLOK TABLET may cause drowsiness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you are drowsy after taking ANDROBLOK TABLET.

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Liver

Caution

Take ANDROBLOK TABLET with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

ANDROBLOK TABLET is safe to use in patients with kidney problems if prescribed by a doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

ANDROBLOK TABLET is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

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