Manufacturer: Natco Pharma Ltd
Salt Composition : Altretamine(50mg)
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.
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.
In all animal species, including humans, altretamine undergoes oxidative N-demethylation with the formation of hydroxymethyl derivatives as intermediates. Hydroxymethylmelamines are believed to be responsible for the cytotoxic and antitumour activity of the drug.
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
Altretamine capsules is contraindicated in patients who have shown hypersensitivity to it. HEXALEN® (altretamine) capsules should not be employed in patients with preexisting severe bone marrow depression or severe neurologic toxicity.
Cantret Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Cantret Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Information regarding the use of Cantret Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated
Altretamine capsules is indicated for use as a single agent in the palliative treatment of patients with persistent or recurrent ovarian cancer following first-line therapy with a cisplatin and/or alkylating agent-based combination.
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Cantret Capsule may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Cantret Capsule may interact with the following drugs and products:
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Pyridoxine
Do not chew, crush or break it. Cantret Capsule may be taken with or without food,but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Cantret Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Cantret Capsule should be taken after meals or at bedtime.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Cantret Capsule is to be taken with food.
Q. 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.
Q. How does Cantret Capsule work?
Cantret Capsule works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells in the body.
