Destilbenol 1 mg is a medicine that can be used to treat cases of cancer of the prostate or breast, with metastases, which are already advanced and may have spread to other regions of the body.
The active principle 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 tumor growth.
This medicine can be bought in conventional pharmacies for the average price of 20 to 40 reais, and a prescription is required.
How to take
The use of Destilbenol should always be advised by a doctor, as its dose may vary according to the degree of cancer development. However, the general guidelines are:
- Initial dose : take 1 to 3 tablets of 1 mg per day;
- Maintenance dose : 1 tablets of 1 mg per day.
The maintenance dose is usually initiated when there is a decrease in cancer or when there is a delay in its growth.
In some cases, these doses can 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 cause symptoms including 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 in early stages;
- People with estrogen-dependent tumors;
- Pregnant women or women with suspected pregnancy;
- Women with vaginal bleeding.
In addition, it should also be used very carefully and only with the advice of the doctor if you have diseases in the liver, heart or kidneys.
