Enzamide 80mg Capsule
Brand Name | Enzamide 80mg Capsule |
Salt Composition |
Enzalutamide (80mg) |
Strength | 80mg |
Product Form | Capsule |
Pack | 1 x 14's |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
Anti-Cancer |
SubCategory |
Prostate Cancer |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd,Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India. |
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- Chemotherapy with docextal has failed
- Metastasis to other organs
- Back pain
- Diarrhea
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Hypertension
- Weight loss
- Dizziness
- Peripheral edema
- Hot flush
- Hematuria
- Insomnia
- Dry skin
- What blood tests are required before administration of the Enzamide 80mg Capsule?
- How and in what dose should I take the Enzamide 80mg Capsule?
- Can I stop using the Enzamide 80mg Capsule immediately or do I have to slowly wean off the use?
- The use of this medicine may cause seizure, posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, ischemic heart diseases, fall, and fractures.
- Hypersensitivity includes facial edema were observed
- Kindly avoid using this medicine in female patients because safety and efficacy were not reported.
- You are not responding to the treatment
- You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching
- You have a receiving any concomitant medication and disease
- You develop shortness of breath
- Stored at 30°C room temperature.
- Protect from light and heat.
- Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
- Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.
- Enzamide 80mg Capsule contains Enzalutamide 80mg used to treat metastasized Prostate cancer by inhibiting the action of testosterone, a male sex hormone. It is used in patients whose diseases are progressed even after the Docetaxel therapy. It is not recommended in females, children, and adolescents.
- Kindly avoid this medicine if you are a diabetic patients
- Kindly avoid taking this medicine while you are pregnant
- Avoid consuming alcohol while you are receiving this medicine because it may increase the risk of developing serious side effects.
Medical Description of Enzamide 80mg Capsule
Enzamide 80mg Capsule contains Enzalutamide 80mg used to treat metastasized Prostate cancer by inhibiting the action of testosterone, a male sex hormone. It is used in patients whose diseases are progressed even after the Docetaxel therapy. It is not recommended in females, children, and adolescents.
Enzamide 80mg Capsule Uses
It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as Prostate cancer
Enzamide 80mg Capsule Benefits
Prostate cancer
It is cancer that occurs in a man’s prostate. Usually, it grows slowly and is confined to the prostate gland. Symptoms include difficulty in urinating, blood in urine, semen, bone pain, weight loss, and erectile dysfunction. This medicine helps to inhibit the multiplication of cancer cells.
Enzamide 80mg Capsule Indication
The Enzamide 80mg Capsule is prescribed in the following indications as
Mechanism of action of Enzamide 80mg Capsule
Enzamide 80mg Capsule contains Enzalutamide 80mg is an anti-cancer medication, an Antiandrogen. It produces its action by inhibiting androgen binding to its androgen receptor which inhibits nuclear translocation required for proliferation and induces cell death. Thus, Enzalutamide decreases the volume of the prostate.
How Enzamide 80mg Capsule works
Enzamide 80mg Capsule contains Enzalutamide 80mg is an anti-cancer medication, an Antiandrogen. It produces its action by inhibiting androgen binding capacity to the androgen receptors by blocking nuclear translocation and treats prostate cancer by inhibiting the proliferation of cells in the prostate.
Enzamide 80mg Capsule Contraindication
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Enzalutamide
Enzamide 80mg Capsule Side Effects
FAQs for Enzamide 80mg Capsule
Before initiating the treatment with Enzamide you may be asked to have blood tests, liver function tests.
Take the medicine as per the dose and duration advice by the doctor. Take the dose daily without missing the frequency of the drug.
You should not withdraw the medicine immediately, you should taper the dose to avoid rebound effects.
Precautions and general warning of Enzamide 80mg Capsule
Alcohol
It is considered unsafe to consume alcohol while you are receiving this medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Driving or operating machinery
It is considered unsafe to drive while you are receiving this medicine it may affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Pregnancy
The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor
Breast Feeding
The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during breastfeeding because it may produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor
Kidney Problem
The medicine should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Liver Disease
The medicine should be used with caution in patients with hepatic impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
How to Take Enzamide 80mg Capsule
Enzamide 80mg Capsule is taken orally with or without food. You should not chew, cut or crush the capsule. Initially start with a low dose and slowly increase the dose once every week. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.
Use of Enzamide 80mg Capsule in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Enzamide 80mg Capsule in children
Safety and efficacy were not established in children. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Enzamide 80mg Capsule in Elderly Patients
Enzamide 80mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.
Other general warnings
Talk to your doctor if
General instructions
Enzalutamide 80mg is used to treat metastasized Prostate cancer. It produces its action by inhibiting androgen binding capacity to the androgen receptors by blocking nuclear translocation and treats prostate cancer by inhibiting the proliferation of cells in the prostate.
Drug Interaction of Enzamide 80mg Capsule
Drug-Drug Interaction
Atazanavir
It is contraindicated to use this medicine because the use of atazanavir will increase the effect of enzalutamide by affecting its hepatic and intestinal enzyme metabolism.
Siponimod
Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this medicine increases the immunosuppressive effects and it also increases the risk of developing an infection
Cannabidiol
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of cannabidiol will increase the effect of enzalutamide by decreasing its metabolism.
Alfentanil
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of enzalutamide will decrease the effect of alfentanil by affecting its hepatic and intestinal enzyme metabolism.
Drug-Food Interaction
No data available kindly consult with your doctor
Drug-Disease Interaction
Renal impairment
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with end-stage renal diseases when compared with mild to moderate renal impairment patients because the studies have not been assessed in end-stage renal failure patients.
Seizures
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with a history of seizures, trauma, head injury, ischemic attack, Alzheimer's diseases, and brain tumor because during the clinical trial the use of this medicine cause seizure in 0.5% of patients
Over Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.
Missed Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).
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