Destilbenol 1 mg is a drug that can be used to treat cases of prostate or breast cancer, with metastases, which are already at an advanced stage and which may have spread to other regions of the body.
The active ingredient of this remedy is a synthetic hormone called Diethylstilbestrol, which acts directly on tumor cells by inhibiting the production of certain hormones, thereby destroying malignant cells and inhibiting the growth of tumors.
This medicine can be purchased in conventional pharmacies for an average price of 20 to 40 reais, requiring a prescription.
How to take
The use of Destilbenol should always be guided by a doctor, as its dose may vary according to the degree of cancer development. However, the general guidelines are:
- Starting dose: take 1 to 3 1 mg tablets daily; Maintenance dose: 1 tablets of 1 mg daily.
The maintenance dose is usually started when there is a decrease in cancer or when there is a delay in its growth.
In some cases, these doses may be increased by the doctor, up to a maximum of 15 mg per day.
Possible side effects
Prolonged use of this medication may increase the risk of developing other types of tumor, as well as causing symptoms that include breast pain, swelling of the legs and arms, weight gain or loss, nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, headache, decreased libido and mood swings.
Who should not take
This medicine is contraindicated for:
- People with suspected or confirmed breast cancer, but at an early stage; People with estrogen-dependent tumors; Pregnant women or women with suspected pregnancy; Women with vaginal bleeding.
In addition, it should also be used with great care and only with the doctor's indication if you have liver, heart or kidney disease.
