Pryor 60mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Manufactured By
zydus cadila
Pack of
120 Tablet in Bottle
Salt Composition
Apalutamide
Storage
Keep in cold place

Delivering To:
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Overview
Pryor 60mg Tablet is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. This drug is also given to patients who are diagnosed with early stage cancer. This tablet prevents the function of testosterone, which is responsible for cancer cell growth. Eventually, it controls the growth of cancer cells and improves the overall quality of the patient's life. Pryor 60mg Tablet can also be given in combination with other drugs in chemotherapy to increase its effectiveness.
Indication
Prostate Cancer
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Description
Pryor 60mg Tablet is an anticancer drug consisting of an active ingredient called Apalutamide. The doctor prescribes this medication in prostate cancer specially to those who are detected with early-stage metastatic castration-sensitive and non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body and still responds to medical treatment. Pryor Tablet blocks testosterone function that promotes the growth of cancer cells. As a result, this medicine shrinks the tumor cells and slows down its growth. It is recommended to take proper consultation with your doctor before using it. Your doctor will decide the dosage and duration of taking the Pryor 60mg Tablet. Taking it in the wrong way can cause severe side effects. Consult with your medical professional if you've chest pain, indigestion, and seizures. It should not be given to pregnant and breastfeeding women, as it may pass through the mother and harm the baby. This medicine may cause infertility in males.
Side Effects
Like other anticancer medicines, Pryor 60mg Tablet has mild to severe side effects. These are undesired symptoms observed in the body after taking this tablet. Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine. These adverse effects don't need special medical attention, but if you observe them continually, talk to your medical expert. Some of them are listed below:
Common side effects:
Fatigue
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Nausea
Joint and muscle pain
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Skin infections
Weight loss
Tiredness and dizziness
Severe Side effects:
Anemia
High cholesterol level
Heart diseases
Seizures
Bones fractures
Swelling in hand and feet
How To Use
Pryor 60mg Tablet is a prescription-based anticancer drug that should be administered orally. It is advised to take this tablet after consulting your healthcare expert.
How It Works
Pryor 60mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine that works by blocking the action of androgen receptors. These receptors are responsible for the growth of cancer cells. After some, cancer becomes resistant to hormonal treatments. In such situations, androgen receptors keep working and help in the multiplication of cancer cells. Pryor Tablet stops this process by blocking signals and preventing proteins from entering the cell’s nucleus, which stops the cancer cells from multiplying.
Safety Advice

Alcohol
consult your doctor
The interaction of alcohol with this drug is still unknown. It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking Pryor 60mg Tablet. It is advised to consult your doctor for further information.

Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Pryor 60mg Tablet may be considered unsafe during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor in such a condition.

Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Pryor 60mg Tablet is probably not safe if you're breastfeeding. Kindly consult your doctor.

Driving
unsafe
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery as you may feel dizzy after taking Pryor 60mg Tablet.

Kidney
safe if prescribed
Share your medical history with your healthcare expert in case of kidney disease before taking Pryor 60mg Tablet.

Liver
safe if prescribed
Inform your doctor before starting Pryor 60mg Tablet if you have liver disease to avoid any serious side effects.
Missed Doses
It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Pryor 60mg Tablet. In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately.
Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one. Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.
Quick Tips
Pryor 60mg Tablet is not recommended for patients having a history of heart disease, seizures, brain injury, or a recent stroke (within one year).
Your healthcare expert must measure your blood sugar & pressure, potassium level, and liver function tests at regular intervals. Taking the Pryor 60mg Tablet can cause fluctuations in their levels.
Use reliable methods of birth control and contraceptive pills to delay pregnancy while under treatment with Pryor 60mg Tablet. Discuss with your healthcare expert the risks and benefits of taking this medicine if you want to conceive in the future.
FAQs
Pryor 60mg Tablet can cause sterility in men. It is advised to discuss with your healthcare expert the risks and benefits of taking this medicine if you want to conceive in the future.
The doctor will check your blood pressure, potassium level, and liver enzyme level in the blood at regular intervals.
It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Pryor 60mg Tablet. In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately. Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one.
It is advised to discuss the risks and benefits of taking Pryor 60mg Tablet if you have any history of heart, liver, and kidney problems. Pryor 60mg Tablet can affect multiple parts of the body, including your liver, kidneys, and heart. Stop taking it and contact the doctor immediately if you have a severe allergic reaction.
Your healthcare provider will decide how much you take and how often you need this tablet. You are advised to follow the prescription strictly. You should take Pryor 60mg Tablet until your doctor says to do so.