Enzalutamide
Information about Enzalutamide
Enzalutamide Uses
Enzalutamide is used in the treatment of prostate cancer, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and excessive hair growth.
How Enzalutamide works
Enzalutamide is an antiandrogens. It works by blocking the effect of the natural male hormones on the growth of prostate cells.
Common side effects of Enzalutamide
Headache, Weakness, High blood pressure, Decreased appetite, Constipation, Back pain, Hot flushes, Joint pain, Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Diarrhea, Upper respiratory tract infection, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Anxiety, Blood in urine, Fall, Fracture, Taste change, Breathlessness, Weight loss
Available Medicine for Enzalutamide
EnzamideIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹115002 variant(s)
GlenzaGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹2950 to ₹201004 variant(s)
XtandiAstellas Pharma Inc
₹3356351 variant(s)
CapmideCipla Ltd
₹9201 variant(s)
SamlutaSamarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹275001 variant(s)
XylutideCipla Ltd
₹1113 to ₹64402 variant(s)
EnzandroAbbott Healthcare Private Limited
₹6902 to ₹96002 variant(s)
EnutaRPG Life Sciences Ltd
₹58001 variant(s)
EnzilixCelon Laboratories Ltd
₹87001 variant(s)
EnzylSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹12 to ₹64404 variant(s)
Expert advice for Enzalutamide
- You have been prescribed Enzalutamide for the treatment of prostate cancer.
- Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time every day.
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration unless you know how Enzalutamide affects you.
- It may cause your skin to become light sensitive. Avoid direct exposure to excessive sunlight and use sunscreen when outdoors.
- If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking Enzalutamide.
- Your doctor may want you to have regular blood tests to monitor your liver function while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
- Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor first.
- You have been prescribed Enzalutamide for the treatment of prostate cancer.
- Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time every day.
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration unless you know how Enzalutamide affects you.
- It may cause your skin to become light sensitive. Avoid direct exposure to excessive sunlight and use sunscreen when outdoors.
- If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking Enzalutamide.
- Your doctor may want you to have regular blood tests to monitor your liver function while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
- Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor first.