Treatment of advanced hormone-sensitive prostate cancer in adults.
Active component:
Relugolix, a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist.
Important precautions:
Consult your doctor if you have a severe kidney disorder, allergy to relugolix or sodium, or any of the ingredients.
Inform your doctor about bone disorders or weakened bones, as long-term use may lead to decreased bone density.
Discuss heart problems with your doctor before use.
Not intended for use by pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Therapeutic effects:
Competitively binds to pituitary GnRH receptors, reducing the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which results in a reduction of testosterone levels in men with prostate cancer.
Interaction with other drugs:
Inform your doctor about all medications, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products, as they may interact with Rexigo 120mg Tablet.
Storage:
Store below 25°C.
Protect from light.
Keep children away from the sight and reach of this medication.
How to consume:
Take as advised by your physician.
Usually taken with or without food.
Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine.
Dosage and duration are determined by age, body weight, and disease condition.
Do not stop taking without consulting your doctor.
Safety advices:
Pregnancy: not intended for use in pregnant women.
Breastfeeding: not intended for use in breastfeeding women.
Lungs: consult your doctor if you have any lung disease.
Liver: individuals with liver problems should discuss with their doctor.
Alcohol: consume alcohol cautiously while under medication.
Driving: it is unknown whether Rexigo 120mg Tablet alters driving ability.
Side effects:
Common side effects include hot flushes, increased blood sugar levels, muscle and joint pain, decreased blood hemoglobin levels, increased liver enzymes, tiredness, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, nausea, rash, fatigue, low red cell count (anemia), breast enlargement in men (gynecomastia), sleeplessness, depression, high blood pressure, increased sweating, decreased interest in sex, increased weight.
Word of advice:
Inform your doctor if you have a liver problem or are going to take a liver function test.
Drink enough water and take electrolytes to compensate for the water loss during diarrhea.
Avoid junk foods and eat fiber-rich foods to manage constipation.
Taking adequate rest can help improve muscle, joint pain, and tiredness.
Monitor your blood pressure and glucose levels during medication.
FAQs:
Q 1. Do we need to monitor any parameters during the Rexigo 120mg tablet medication?
Yes, your doctor might recommend that you monitor the treatment progress by PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test.
Q 2. Can I go for a lab test while under Rexigo 120mg tablet medication?
Inform your doctor if you're going to take a blood or liver test. The medicine can alter the blood and liver test report during the lab test.
Q 3. Is there any specific diet I need to follow under the Rexigo 120mg tablet medication?
No, there is no specific diet while under medication. However, avoiding junk foods and eating fiber-rich foods is recommended to manage the constipation caused by the Rexigo 120mg tablet.
Q 4. Is there Rexigo 120mg tablet medication that may cause infertility in males?
Inform your doctor if you are trying to become a father or use an effective contraceptive while under medication; it may cause fertility problems in males.
Q 5. Can I take Rexigo 120mg tablet if I am allergic to sodium?
Consult your doctor if you have an allergy to Rexigo 120mg tablet, sodium, or any of the ingredients present in them.