Xostiv 500mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Xostiv 500mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Prostate Cancer

Xostiv 500mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Male)	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Xostiv 500mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Xostiv 500mg Tablet is used -

Severe

Decreased potassium level in blood
Increased blood pressure
Edema
Diarrhoea
Increased Liver Enzymes
Frequent urination

Moderate

Hepatitis

Mild

Dyspepsia
Rash
Pharyngitis
Nausea or vomiting

Xostiv 500mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Xostiv 500mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Not Used by Women

Not Used By Women
Is the use of Xostiv 500mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Not Used by Women

Not Used By Women
What is the effect of Xostiv 500mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Xostiv does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Xostiv 500mg Tablet on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Xostiv on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Xostiv 500mg Tablet on the Heart?

Side effects of Xostiv rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Xostiv 500mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Xostiv 500mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Xostiv 500mg Tablet

Is this Xostiv 500mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Xostiv 500mg Tablet does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Xostiv 500mg Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Xostiv 500mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Xostiv 500mg Tablet for mental disorders.

No

Xostiv 500mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Xostiv 500mg Tablet

Some foods when eaten with Xostiv 500mg Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Xostiv 500mg Tablet

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Xostiv 500mg Tablet.

Unknown