Emcyt

Generic name:estramustine [ ES-tra-MUS-teen ]
Drug classes:Hormones / antineoplastics, Mitotic inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Sep 9, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Emcyt?

Emcyt is used to treat metastatic or progressive prostate cancer.

Emcyt may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use Emcyt if you have a blood clot, swelling of a vein caused by a blood clot, or if you have ever had an allergic reaction to estradiol or nitrogen mustard.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Emcyt if you are allergic to estradiol or to nitrogen mustard.

You may not be able to use this medicine if you have a blood clot or swelling of a vein caused by a blood clot.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• a blood clot, stroke, or heart attack;

• diabetes;

• high blood pressure (hypertension);

• heart disease or coronary artery disease (atherosclerosis);

• congestive heart failure;

• migraine headaches;

• epilepsy or other seizure disorder;

• low or high levels of calcium in your blood;

• liver disease;

• kidney disease; or

• a bone disorder such as osteoporosis or Paget's disease.

If a man fathers a baby while using Emcyt, the baby may have birth defects. Use condoms to prevent pregnancy during your treatment. Ask your doctor how long you should continue using condoms after you stop taking this medicine.

How should I take Emcyt?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Take Emcyt on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

Take Emcyt with water, not with milk or other dairy products.

Emcyt doses are based on weight (especially in children and teenagers). Your dose needs may change if you gain or lose weight.

It may take up to 90 days before you receive the full benefit of taking Emcyt. Your doctor will determine how long to treat you.

You may need frequent blood tests. Your b...