Nubeqa Tablet

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:07 AM (IST)

Nubeqa Tablet is an anti-cancer medicine. It helps treat prostate cancer that is resistant to medical or surgical treatments that reduce testosterone (male sex hormone) and has not yet spread to other parts of the body.

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₹344050

112 tablets

General Information

Contains

Darolutamide (300mg)

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Bayer Zydus Pharma Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

Nubeqa Tablet should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time each day for better efficacy. It should be swallowed whole with the water. The dose and duration will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any dose and finish the full course of treatment. The treatment should not be stopped abruptly without consulting your doctor as this may affect the potency of this medicine.

The most common side effects of this therapy are fatigue, pain in extremities (hands and legs), and rash. If these bother you or appear serious, let the doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Before taking this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should tell your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may suggest you some diagnostic or laboratory tests to know the effects and side effects of this medicine on your body.

Uses of Nubeqa Tablet

Treatment of Prostate cancer

Benefits of Nubeqa Tablet

Treatment of Prostate cancer
Prostate gland is a small walnut-sized gland that produces a fluid called seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperms in males. The most common symptom of prostate cancer is difficulty with urination, but sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Nubeqa Tablet decreases or stops the growth of cancer cells by decreasing the amount of testosterone (natural hormone in males) in men. This also relieves difficulty in passing urine and makes it easier for you to urinate.

Side effects of Nubeqa 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 Nubeqa

Fatigue
Pain in extremity
Rash

How to use Nubeqa 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. Nubeqa Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Nubeqa Tablet works

Nubeqa Tablet works by blocking the effects of male reproductive hormone (testosterone) to stop the growth and spread of cancer cells.

Quick tips

To reduce nausea, take antinausea medications as prescribed by your doctor, and eat small, frequent meals.
Eat foods that may help reduce diarrhea, and take adequate rest.
Avoid getting pregnant and use contraceptives during the treatment and for 1 week after your last dose of Nubeqa Tablet.
You may be at risk of infection, so try to avoid crowds or people with cold, and immediately report fever or any other signs of infection to your healthcare provider.
You may feel fatigued or dizzy after the treatment with this medicine. Drive only if you are alert, and avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy.
To reduce nausea, take antinausea medications as prescribed by your doctor, and eat small, frequent meals.
Eat foods that may help reduce diarrhea, and take adequate rest.
Avoid getting pregnant and use contraceptives during the treatment and for 1 week after your last dose of Nubeqa Tablet.
You may be at risk of infection, so try to avoid crowds or people with cold, and immediately report fever or any other signs of infection to your healthcare provider.
You may feel fatigued or dizzy after the treatment with this medicine. Drive only if you are alert, and avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Nubeqa Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Nubeqa Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Nubeqa Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Liver

CAUTION

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

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylpyrazoles

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Androgen receptor antagonist

Related lab tests

Prostate Specific Antigen (Free) PSA

Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) PSA

References

Darolutamide [Prescribing Information]. Espoo, Finland: Orion Pharma; 2019. [Accessed 26 Jan. 2023] (online) Available from:

Patient concerns

I have problem of frequent urination at night. My father had same at his time.Doctor told me that I am having BPH.Also I went through PSA whose result is 1.8 increased prostate gland size is 40 which came in ultrasound report .When doctor did some test by inserting his finger in my rectal area I felt abnormal pain.doctor asked me to go for a culture test so as to check which can be the best medicine for BPH for me. Kindly suggest if it can be something else like prostate cancer.

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

May not be prostate cancer, it is only begnin enlargement of prostate.

Do i have prostrate cancer. Married but now having difficulty in having relation with wife. Penis not hard in the morning. Having problem with self spontaneous erection. Please help. God Bless.

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Not a symptom of prostate cancer

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Marketer details

Name: Bayer Zydus Pharma Pvt Ltd
Address: Bayer House, Central Avenue, Hiranandani Estate, Thane (west) Thane 400607 India

Vendor Details

Country of origin: Finland
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Nubeqa Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Nubeqa Tablet

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Product introduction

Uses of Nubeqa Tablet

Benefits of Nubeqa Tablet

Side effects of Nubeqa Tablet

How to use Nubeqa Tablet

How Nubeqa Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Prostate Specific Antigen (Free) PSA

Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) PSA

References

Patient concerns

Do i have prostrate cancer. Married but now having difficulty in having relation with wife. Penis not hard in the morning. Having problem with self spontaneous erection. Please help. God Bless.

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