AktoCyte Tablets: Transforming Cancer Care for Pelvic Cancer Patients

14 Dec 2023

Context: Scientists from the Department of Atomic Energy and M/s. IDRS Labs Bengaluru have joined hands to develop Aktocyte tablets for treating pelvic cancer.

AktoCyte Tablets Gain FSSAI Approval: Market Launch Set for January 2024

Approval: The AKTOCYTE tablet has received approval from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

Market Availability: These tablets will be available for purchase from January 2024.

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI):

It is a statutory body under the administration of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
It is responsible for setting food standards and ensuring compliance with the regulations in the manufacture, storage, sales, and distribution of consumable items.

AKTOCYTE Tablets Revolutionize Pelvic Cancer Care

Uses: The AKTOCYTE tablets have been effective, particularly in pelvic cancer patients suffering from radiotherapy-induced Cystitis (Blood in urine).
- Further, these tablets have been designed as a nutraceutical, an adjuvant to cancer radiotherapy and antioxidant.
Performance: Patients treated with Aktocyte tablets demonstrated an extraordinary recovery, eliminating the need for surgical removal of the urinary bladder.

Nutraceuticals: Bridging Nutrition and Medicine for Health

The term “nutraceutical” was coined in 1989 by Stephen DeFelice.
Definition: Nutraceutical products are products derived from food sources that provide both nutritional and medicinal benefits.
Meaning: The term “nutraceutical” combines the two words “nutrient,” which is a nourishing food component, and “pharmaceutical,” which is a medical drug
Mechanism: They contain a high concentration of bioactive compounds, derived from a natural source and have physiological benefits and aid in the prevention and treatment of disease.
Types: Nutraceuticals can be grouped into four categories that are dietary supplements, functional food, medicinal food, and farmaceuticals.
Examples: Probiotics: Beneficial bacteria that support gut health and digestion.; Green tea extract: Rich in antioxidants and associated with various health benefits.