Prastova SR Tablet (Dehydroepiandrosterone 75mg)

INTRODUCTION

PRASTOVA SR 75MG contain Dehydroepiandrosterone which belongs to a group of medicine called steroids. It is used for women with having ovary with less reproductive potential and responding poorly in vitro fertilization (IVF). Dehydroepiandrosterone is produced by the outer layer of the adrenal glands, known as the adrenal cortex. It is an important source of oestrogens in the women which provides maximum percentage of oestrogens before and after menopause.

PRASTOVA SR 75MG gets converted into sex hormones in the body which are essential for the production and development of healthy eggs. The common side effects are oily skin, acne-like bumps, excessive hair growth on the face, enhanced perspiration odour, hair loss, mood changes, voice deepening, masculinization symptoms, breast cancer, prostate cancer.

Always take PRASTOVA SR 75MG exactly as your doctor has told you. This medicine must be taken with or without food and try to take at the same time each day. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. The common side effects are oily skin, acneiform dermatitis, facial hirsutism, enhanced perspiration odour, acne and hair loss.

USES OF PRASTOVA SR 75MG

Used for women with diminished ovarian reserve and poor responders undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF)

HOW PRASTOVA SR 75MG WORKS

It gets converted into sex hormones in the body which are essential for the production and development of healthy eggs.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take PRASTOVA SR 75MG exactly as your doctor has told you. It must be taken with or without food and try to take at the same time each day. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. The recommended dose is one tablet once a day.

SIDE EFFECTS OF PRASTOVA SR 75MG

COMMON
Oily skin
Acneiform dermatitis
Facial hirsutism
Enhanced perspiration odour
Acne
Hair loss
Mood changes
Deepening of voice
Masculinization symptoms
Breast cancer, prostate cancer

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY
PRASTOVA SR 75MG is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

BREASTFEEDING
PRASTOVA SR 75MG is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

ALCOHOL
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with PRASTOVA SR 75MG.

KIDNEY
PRASTOVA SR 75MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from active kidney diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.

LIVER
PRASTOVA SR 75MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver function impairment or active liver diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.

ALLERGY
Do not take PRASTOVA SR 75MG if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Dehydroepiandrosterone or any other ingredients in this medicine.

HEART DISEASE
PRASTOVA SR 75MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from active heart diseases (ischaemic heart disease). Consult your doctor for advice.

OTHERS

Tell your doctor if you have or had a condition such as,

Any form of cancer or at risk of cancer; DHEA has promoted growth of some tumour types (e.g. breast cancer, prostate cancer)
At a risk of breast cancer (in women, including postmenopausal women) and prostate cancer; risk may be higher during DHEA long-term supplementation
Hypercholesterolaemia (lowering of HDL has occurred during DHEA therapy)
History of psychiatric disorders (risk of exacerbation)
History of mood disorders

INTERACTIONS

Talk to your doctor if you are taking,

Any psychotic medication
Medicines to treat depression
Medicines such as conjugated oestrogens, esterified oestrogens, oestradiol, oestradiolcypionate, estropipate and ethinylestradiol
Thyroid hormones