Estramustine
Generic name: estramustine [ ES-tra-MUS-teen ]
Brand name: Emcyt
Dosage form: oral capsule (140 mg)
Drug classes:Hormones / antineoplastics, Mitotic inhibitors
What is estramustine?
Estramustine is used to treat metastatic or progressive prostate cancer.
Estramustine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use estramustine if you have a blood clot, swelling of a vein caused by a blood clot, or if you have ever had an allergic reaction to estradiol or nitrogen mustard.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use estramustine if you are allergic to estradiol or to nitrogen mustard.
You may not be able to use this medicine if you have a blood clot or swelling of a vein caused by a blood clot.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
a blood clot, stroke, or heart attack;
diabetes;
high blood pressure (hypertension);
heart disease or coronary artery disease (atherosclerosis);
congestive heart failure;
migraine headaches;
epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
low or high levels of calcium in your blood;
kidney disease; or
a bone disorder such as osteoporosis or Paget's disease.
If a man fathers a baby while using estramustine, the baby may have birth defects. Use condoms to prevent pregnancy during your treatment. Ask your doctor how long you should continue using condoms after you stop taking estramustine.
How should I take estramustine?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Take estramustine on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
Take estramustine with water, not with milk or other dairy products.
Estramustine doses are based on weight (especially in children and teenagers). Your dose needs may change if you gain or lose weight.
It may take up to 90 days before you receive the full benefit of taking estramustine. Your doctor w...
