Side Effects Of Palbace 125 Mg 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.

Serious Side Effects Of Palbace 125 Mg Capsule

• Fever
• Chills
• Shortness of breath
• Weakness
• Bruising
• Bleeding

Common Side Effects Of Palbace 125 Mg Capsule

• Tiredness
• Hair loss
• Dry skin
• rash
• Infections
• Low blood cell counts
• Decreased of appetite
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Swelling of lips and mouth
• Changes in taste
• Nose bleed
• Dry eye
• Blurred vision
• Increased tearing

Warning Use Of Palbace 125 Mg Capsule

• 1. Store Palbace at room temperature 15-25ºC (59-77°F).

• 2. Not advised for patients suffering from hepatic impairment, cardiovascular disease, and kidney problems.

• 3. Not recommended for use in pediatric patients or females.

• 4. 

  Palbace can cause fetal harm, effective contraception methods must be used by patient under the administration for prevention of transfer of medication through bodily fluids.

• 5. Do not donate sperm during administration of the medicine. Refer a doctor before donation.

Q 1.  How should I take Palbace?

• Palbace should be strictly taken as per your prescription from your doctor treating you with the specific cancer.
• It is advisable not to change and/or stop your dose without prior discussion/suggestion of your doctor.
• Palbace should be taken on empty stomach.
• Consume the whole tablet. Do not crush, chew or dissolve the medicine.
• In case of grave side effects refer your doctor or visit the hospital emergency immediately.

Q 2.  What are necessary precautions to be followed while administration of Palbace?

Palbace may cause side effects and/or use impacts if administered with other medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Before starting Palbace, your doctor should be completely aware of your medical history, previous ongoing treatments and prescriptions. Specific precautions that need to be taken:

For Males

• Who are with female partners who are pregnant or so plan should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment. Transfer of medicine through bodily fluids can leave an irreparable damage to the fetus.
• Avoid sperm donation during the treatment. Donation should only be made with prior consultation by the doctor.

For Females

• Having male counterparts consuming Palbace planning to be pregnant should use effective birth control (contraception) during the treatment period.
• Who are breastfeeding should take necessary precautions. The medicine is highly toxic for the baby and has shown significant harmful effects in their development.

Q 3.  Before starting treatment with Palbace do I need to disclose my pre-existing medical conditions to the doctor?

Yes. It is recommended that complete medical history be disclosed to your physician before starting treatment with Palbace. An alternate medication is likewise recommended. Further, you need to necessarily disclose to your physician if you have:

• Hepatic impairment
• Any cardiovascular disease
• Lung or breathing problems
• Kidney problems or
• Blood pressure problems

Q 4.  What are the common side effects of Palbace?

The most common side effects are :

• Nausea or vomiting
• Shortness of breath
• Fatigue
• Urinary tract infection
• Reducing bone strength resulting in frequent fractures
• Diarrhea
• Increased cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia) and triglycerides
• Anemia
• Hypokalemia
• Upper abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite

Persistence in any of the symptoms may lead to fatal side effects. Refer your doctor immediately if you suffer any such symptoms for alternate medicine or additional medication to curb them.

Q 5.  Can I take Palbace in any type of cancer?

Palbace is not a cancer treatment drug. It is a hormonal treatment to slow growth of prostate cancer in men. Specific studies to prove its efficiency/cure in any other type of cancer is yet not available.

Q 6.  Can I take Palbace without referring a doctor?

No. Self-medication is strictly prohibited. Palbace is known to have serious side effects. Prior consultation by a cancer specialist is strongly recommended. Also patients with pre-existing medical conditions need to disclose their medical history top their doctors before starting treatment with Palbace.

Q 7.  Can I consume alcohol while under treatment with Palbace?

Consumption of alcohol during administration of Palbace should be avoided. Though no studies support any reaction of the medicine with alcohol, doctor’s instructions should be sought before consumption.

Q 8.  Can I take Palbace on empty stomach?

Yes. Palbace is advised to be taken empty stomach to curb the side effects of the medicine when taken with food. Adverse effects such as a high blood pressure, muscle weakness, paralysis, and breathing difficulties are common symptoms noticed if medicine is taken along with food. Interval of 1 hour before meal and 2 hours after meal is advised for administration of the medicine.

Q 9.  Is it common to have a low blood cell count during treatment with Palbace?

Yes. Low blood cell count is a symptom. However, it is advisable to bring it to the notice of your physician. Persistent low blood cell count may lead to serious side effects.

Q 10.  Is it important to get a regular blood cell count done up during treatment from Palbace?

Yes. Usage of Palbace often leads to low blood cell count. To continue taking the medicine during the treatment period, it is advisable to get a regular blood cell count done up.

Q 11.  Why is prednisolone advised while under regular administration of Palbace?

Administration of Palbace leads to side effects such as high blood pressure, fluid retention (having too much water in your body), or having reduced levels of potassium in your blood. The risk of the side effects can be fatal. In order to counteract the side-effects of Palbace, your doctor advises prednisolone.

Q 12.  Is it common to have swelling in feet or around ankles while administration of Palbace?

Swelling of feet and ankles is a serious side-effect to the medicine. Immediate referral of a doctor is advised to curb additional effects. Self-medication to overcome symptoms is strictly prohibited.

Q 13.  Is Palbace safe to be used for treating cancer in pediatric patients or females?

Palbace is a hormonal treatment drug administered to males only undergoing treatment of prostate cancer. No definite study supports the use of Palbace in pediatric patients or females for any other type of cancer.

Q 14.  Does the consumption of Palbace have any sexual effects?

Yes. Reduced sex drive (libido) is a common medicinal side effect noticed due to the presence of the compound Palbace.