Cantret Capsule

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Cantret Capsule is used to treat cancer of the ovaries. It may also be used to treat other types of cancer as determined by your doctor. It can be given alone or in combination with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.

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General Information

Contains

Altretamine (50mg)

Marketer

Natco Pharma Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Cantret Capsule should be taken after meals or during bedtime but at the same 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.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, numbness, tingling, loss of appetite, mood changes, dizziness, skin rash, itching, and hair loss. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways of reducing or preventing them.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have a history of nerve damage. This medicine is known to reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with the kidney, liver, and heart function during treatment with this medicine. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Cantret Capsule

Treatment of Ovarian cancer

Benefits of Cantret Capsule

Treatment of Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is a cancer that begins in the female organs that produce eggs (ovaries). This type of cancer is usually detected very late and can be fatal too. It usually spreads to the pelvis and stomach. Cantret Capsule kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is an effective medicine but has some side effects that may be bothersome. So, you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Side effects of Cantret Capsule

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 Cantret

Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Hair loss
Itching
Loss of appetite
Skin rash
Numbness
Tingling
Mood changes

How to use Cantret Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Cantret Capsule should be taken with or after food.

How Cantret Capsule works

Cantret Capsule is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA and RNA) of the cancer cells. This stops their growth and multiplication.

Quick tips

Cantret Capsule should be taken after meals or at bedtime.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cantret Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cantret Capsule is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Cantret Capsule should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

CAUTION

Cantret Capsule may cause dizziness or weakness due to changes in blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Cantret Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Cantret Capsule in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Cantret with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Imipramine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Altretamine with Imipramine. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your blood pressure closely.

Severe

Metadoxine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Altretamine with Metadoxine. Metadoxine may reduce the efficacy of Altretamine.

Severe

Metadoxine (Injection Route)

Do not consume Altretamine with Metadoxine. Metadoxine may reduce the efficacy of Altretamine.

Severe

Vitamin B (Injection Route)

Do not consume Altretamine with Vitamin B. Vitamin B may reduce the efficacy of Altretamine.

Moderate

Carbamazepine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Carbamazepine with Altretamine. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor and adjust the doses as per the observations. Altretamine may reduce blood levels of Carbamazepine.

Frequently asked questions

What is Cantret Capsule used for?

Cantret Capsule is used to treat ovarian cancer in females which has not improved or became worse after treatment with other medications.

How does Cantret Capsule work?

Cantret Capsule works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells in the body.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Dialkylarylamines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Alkylating Agents

References

Chabner BA, Bertino J, Cleary J, et al. Cytotoxic Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1685.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 27 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Marketer details

Name: Natco Pharma Ltd
Address: Natco House, Road No.2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-500 034, India

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Country of origin: India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Cantret Capsule

Benefits of Cantret Capsule

Side effects of Cantret Capsule

How to use Cantret Capsule

How Cantret Capsule works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Imipramine (Oral Route)

Metadoxine (Oral Route)

Metadoxine (Injection Route)

Vitamin B (Injection Route)

Carbamazepine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Cantret Capsule used for?

How does Cantret Capsule work?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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