• Xbira 250mg Tablet is used in the treatment of cancer of the prostate gland
• It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor
• It is sometimes used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy
• Xbira 250mg Tablet should not be taken on an empty stomach
• Taking it with food may cause side effects
• 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.
• The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, decreased potassium level in blood, edema (swelling), decreased white blood cell count, and fatigue
• If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know
• There may be ways of reducing or preventing them
• Other than this, yellowing of skin, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, dark urine and nausea can happen, which indicate some liver problem
• Your doctor might check you for liver function, blood pressure, and the level of potassium in your blood.
• Before taking it, tell your doctor if have high blood pressure, heart problem, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections
• Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using
• This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
• It may harm your baby
• The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy
• You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood glucose level while on treatment.

Uses of Xbira 250mg Tablet

• In 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
• Xbira 250mg 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.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Xbira 250mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Xbira 250mg Tablet

• Edema (swelling)
• Vomiting
• Decreased potassium level in blood
• Fatigue
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Urinary tract infection
• Diarrhea
• High blood pressure
• Cough
• Joint swelling