Celstrol 160 Tablet
 
MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
Celon Laboratories Ltd
 
SALT COMPOSITION
Magesterol Acetate 160 mg Tab
 
Storage
Store below 30°C

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Celstrol 160 Tablet is used to treat breast cancer and endometrial cancer. It specifically helps treat breast and endometrial cancer that are hormone dependent. It may also be used for treating low appetite and weight loss in patients with advanced cancer or HIV.

Celstrol 160 Tablet should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time each day to ensure consistent levels of medicine in the body. This medicine is not used for pregnant or breastfeeding women. It may cause side effects like high blood pressure and increased blood sugar levels but they are temporary. However, if these persist, consult with the doctor.

USES OF CELSTROL TABLET

Breast cancer

Endometrial cancer

BENEFITS OF CELSTROL TABLET

In Breast cancer

Celstrol 160 Tablet relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples, or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. It works by altering the production of those hormones in the body that are essential for the growth and spread of breast cancer. It may also interact with other hormones or have a direct effect on the cancer to stop its growth.

In Endometrial cancer

Celstrol 160 Tablet is a synthetic hormone which replicates the effect of a natural female hormone called progesterone. It relieves the symptoms of endometrial cancer (a type of cancer that develops in the lining of the womb) such as, abnormal vaginal bleeding, lower back pain, pain during sex, etc. It interferes with the production and working of those hormones in the body that are essential for the growth and spread of endometrial cancer. It may also interact with other hormones or have a direct effect on the cancer to stop its growth.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CELSTROL 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 Celstrol

·         Increased appetite

·         Weight gain

·         Hot flashes

·         High blood pressure

·         Constipation

·         Increased glucose level in blood

HOW TO USE CELSTROL 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. Celstrol 160 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW CELSTROL TABLET WORKS

Celstrol 160 Tablet is a progestin (female hormone). It works in patients with breast cancer and endometrial cancer by affecting female hormones involved in cancer growth. It causes weight gain by increasing appetite.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Celstrol 160 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Celstrol 160 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Celstrol 160 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Celstrol 160 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Celstrol 160 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Celstrol 160 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Celstrol 160 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Celstrol 160 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.