Polyestradiole Phosphate
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Polyestradiol phosphate is a polymer of estradiole which has prolong duration of action and is used in treatment of metastatic prostatic carcinoma.
Indications
Polyestradiole Phosphate is primarily indicated in conditions like Metastatic carcinoma.
Contraindications
Polyestradiole Phosphate
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Polyestradiole Phosphate, which give rise to further complications include Cholestatic jaundice, Impotence, Gynacomastia, Venous thrombosis.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Polyestradiole Phosphate include Bone pain, Hypercalcemia.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Polyestradiole Phosphate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Skin reactions, Fluid retention.
Warnings
Polyestradiole phosphate should be used with caution in children because of premature epiphyser closure.
High Risk Groups
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
80 to 160 mg (120 (120)) As recommended. IM — Dose should be decreased upto 40-80mg and should be given every 4 weeks by maintainance.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Polyestradiole Phosphate was found.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.