Yonsa medicine: Uses, indications and notes when using

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Yonsa drug belongs to the group of anti-androgen drugs, which are effective in the treatment of prostate cancer. Yonsa works by blocking the production of testosterone, which helps slow the growth and spread of tumors in prostate cancer.

1. What does Yonsa do?

Yonsa, also known as abiraterone, belongs to a group of drugs known as antiandrogen (anti-testosterone) drugs. This is a medicine prescribed by doctors to treat prostate cancer. In particular, testosterone is a natural hormone, which helps prostate cancer grow and metastasize.
Yonsa drug works by blocking the production of testosterone, helping to slow the growth and spread of tumors in prostate cancer. Yonsa is not intended for use by women or children.

2. How to use Yonsa

Yonsa is to be taken orally with or without food. Different brands of this medication may have different dosing instructions. Swallow the tablet whole with water, do not crush or chew the tablet. Dosage depends on your medical condition, laboratory test results, response to treatment, and other medications you may be taking, usually once daily. Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist what medicines you are taking.
Use Yonsa pills regularly to get the most benefit from it. Absolutely do not arbitrarily increase the dose of the drug or abuse the drug for a longer time than the treatment regimen. This does not make the condition better, but also increases the risk of unwanted effects.

3. Unwanted effects when using Yonsa

Some unwanted effects that may occur when using Yonsa medicine include:
Headache Hot flashes Joint pain Ợ sour Cold-like symptoms High blood pressure Serious side effects such as: urinating more , painful urination, irregular heartbeat, muscle cramps, leg pain, swelling in the legs or feet, broken bones, chest pain, feeling short of breath at rest, irregular fast heartbeat, severe dizziness, fainting fainting, symptoms of liver disease (such as nausea, vomiting that won't stop, loss of appetite, stomach or abdominal pain, yellowing eyes, jaundice, dark urine) Before prescribing medication, your doctor should always consider the benefits The benefits and effectiveness of Yonsa outweigh the risk of side effects. However, in some cases when using Yonsa, unwanted effects may still occur. Therefore, when unusual signs appear, especially when a severe allergic reaction occurs with accompanying symptoms such as difficulty breathing, severe dizziness, rash, itching or swelling of the face, throat, tongue,... In this case, the patient should immediately notify the medical staff for immediate intervention.

4. Some notes when using Yonsa

Some notes when using Yonsa medicine include:
Report a history of allergy to Yonsa or any other allergies. Yonsa may contain ingredients that are inactive and could cause allergic reactions or other serious problems. Report medical history especially previous heart attack, high blood pressure, liver problems. Yonsa may cause an increase in blood pressure, so it is important to monitor your blood pressure regularly. Yonsa can cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm such as QT prolongation and, rarely, a serious irregular heartbeat, or symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, etc. QT prolongation is increased if you have certain medical conditions (such as heart failure, bradycardia, QT prolongation in the EKG, family history of cardiovascular disease), or are taking other medications that can may cause QT prolongation. Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood also increase the risk of QT prolongation, and are increased with the use of certain medications such as diuretics. Tell your doctor if you experience diarrhea, excessive sweating, or vomiting. Using corticosteroids for a long time along with Yonsa can make it harder for the body to respond to physical stress. Before surgery or emergency treatment, if you have a serious illness or injury, tell your doctor or dentist if you are using Yonsa or have taken it within the past 12 months. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of Yonsa. Yonsa medicine can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and can harm an unborn baby, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid breathing the dust from the tablets. Yonsa can pass into semen, men with female partners who are pregnant must use latex condoms during all sexual intercourse even if they have had a vasectomy. Men with sexual partners of childbearing age should also use safe contraception such as a diaphragm with spermicide while using Yonsa and then for at least 3 weeks after stopping treatment. In addition, some tests such as blood pressure, potassium levels, liver function assessment, blood PSA should be done before taking the drug and during treatment. If you forget to take a dose of Yonsa, take it as soon as possible. However, if the time you remember is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking it as scheduled. Absolutely do not double the dose of the drug more than the treatment regimen. Using an overdose of Yonsa can cause serious symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, weakness,...

5. Drug interactions

Drug interactions can reduce the effect of Yonsa, or increase the effect of unwanted effects. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking including over-the-counter, prescription, vitamins, and herbal products. Do not stop, start, or change the dose of any medicine without your doctor's approval without your doctor's approval.
Medications that can affect the removal of Yonsa from the body, which affects how Yonsa works such as:
Rifamycins: rifampin, rifabutin Drugs used to treat seizures such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, primidone, phenobarbital,...

6. How to store Yonsa

Store Yonsa at room temperature, away from light and away from moisture. Do not store Yonsa in a humid place or in the freezer. Different medicines will have different storage methods, so read the Yonsa storage instructions carefully on the packaging, or ask your pharmacist. Keep Yonsa medicine out of the reach of children and family pets. When the medicine can no longer be used or has expired, dispose of the medicine properly. Do not arbitrarily dispose of Yonsa into the environment such as water pipes or toilets unless requested. Please consult your waste disposal company or pharmacist on how to safely dispose of Yonsa to help protect the environment.
In summary, Yonsa drug belongs to the group of anti-androgen drugs, which are effective in the treatment of prostate cancer. Yonsa works by blocking the production of testosterone, which helps slow the growth and spread of tumors in prostate cancer. However, Yonsa can cause some unwanted effects and drug interactions, so tell your doctor what medicines you are taking to reduce the risk of side effects and increase effectiveness. for the treatment.
Above is important information about Yonsa medicine, patients need to pay attention and consult carefully with doctors and pharmacists before using the drug to promote the best effect in treatment.
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Reference source: .webmd.com