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Rexigo 120mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Relugolix
Manufacturer : ZYDUS CADILA
Origin of Medicine : India
10 Tablet(s) In A Strip
Introduction to Rexigo 120mg Tablet
Rexigo 120mg tablet contains an active component called Relugolix, which belongs to a class of medicine called gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonists. It is used to treat adults with advanced hormone-sensitive prostate cancer.
Inform your doctor if you have a severe kidney disorder before using the medicine. Consult your doctor if you have an allergy to relugolix or sodium or any of the ingredients present in them. Speak with your doctor if you have a bone disorder or weakened bone. Because long-term use of the drug may lead to decreased bone density in males due to the suppression of testosterone, 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.
Consult your doctor if you have a heart problem before using the medicine. This medicine is not intended for the use of pregnant and breastfeeding women, and it might increase the risk of pregnancy in pregnant women.
Uses of Rexigo 120mg Tablet
- Advanced hormone-sensitive prostate cancer
Therapeutic Effects of Rexigo 120mg Tablet
Rexigo 120mg tablet can competitively bind to pituitary GnRH receptors, thereby 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 of Rexigo 120mg Tablet with other drugs
Inform your doctor about prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Rexigo 120mg tablet, reducing effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Rexigo 120mg Tablet
- Store below 25°C.
- Protect from light.
- Keep children away from the sight and reach of this medication.
How to consume Rexigo 120mg Tablet
Take the Rexigo 120mg tablet as your physician advises. Usually, the tablets will be taken with or without food. Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop.
Safety Advices for Rexigo 120mg Tablet
Pregnancy
This medicine is not intended to be used in pregnant women. It might cause harm to the unborn baby during the pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
This medicine is not intended to be used in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor for further information.
Lungs
It is unknown whether Rexigo 120mg tablet is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.
Liver
Individuals who have liver problems are recommended to discuss with their doctor in order to avoid the adverse effects caused by the drug.
Alcohol
Individuals are cautious while consuming alcohol if they are under Rexigo 120mg tablet medication. Consult your doctor before using the medicine.
Driving
It is unknown whether Rexigo 120mg tablet alters driving ability. However, if you experience side effects like tiredness or drowsiness, avoid driving and using machines.
Side Effects of Rexigo 120mg Tablet
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Common
- Hot flushes
- Increased blood sugar levels
- Increased blood fat (triglyceride) 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; it can alter the results of the patients. Drink enough water and take electrolytes to compensate for the water loss during the diarrhea. It is recommended to avoid junk foods and eat fiber-rich foods to manage constipation. Taking adequate rest can help you to improve muscle, joint pain, and tiredness. Your doctor might recommend you monitor the treatment progress by PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test. Monitor your blood pressure and glucose levels during the 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. Consult your doctor for further details.
Fact Box of Rexigo 120mg Tablet
Molecule name: Relugolix | Therapeutic class: Androgen suppressor |
Pharmacological class: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonists | Indications: Advanced hormone-sensitive prostate cancer |
Dosage form: Tablet | Habit forming: No |
References
- Accord Healthcare Polska Sp.z o.o., European Medicines Agency (EMA), [Revised on April 2022], [Accessed 06 Mar 2024], https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/product-information/orgovyx-epar-product-information_en.pdf
- Bushu Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Electronic medicines compendium (EMC), [Revised on Dec 2020], [Accessed 06 Mar 2024], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2020/214621s000lbl.pdf
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