Enzalutamide
Brand: Xtandi
Application: Advanced prostate cancer
Medicinal information of ezalotamide
Cases of erectile dysfunction
Intravenous ejaculation
Tips to consider before taking enzalutamide
Possible side effects of enzalutamide
How to store enzalutamide
Medicinal information of ezalotamide
Medication Information: In some men with prostate cancer, the cancer cells migrate to other parts of the body and are called advanced or metastatic prostate cancer. Treatment options for this type of cancer generally include hormone therapy, surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
Enzalotamide is a type of hormone therapy drug. Enzalotamide belongs to a group of medicines called anti-androgens. Enzalotamide inhibits the effects of male hormones called androgens. Testosterone is a type of androgen. Prostate cancer cells need the hormone testosterone to multiply. By inhibiting the effect of this hormone, the drug enzalotamide can reduce the growth of cancer cells.
Cases of erectile dysfunction
- Pay attention to the expiration date of the medicine and do not take it if the medicine in your hand has expired.
- Never give the medicine to anyone else, even if you have the same symptoms.
- Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
- Check for drug interactions and be sure to tell your doctor what other medications you are taking.
Intravenous ejaculation
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter medicines and herbal products) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Other drugs can affect the elimination of enzalotamide from the body and its function. These drugs include: rifamycins (such as rifabutin), anticonvulsants (such as carbamazepine), phenytoin (phenytoin), phenobarbital ), Yeast of St. John.
Enzalotamide can affect the rate of elimination and performance of other drugs. Some of the drugs that are affected by enzalotamide are: cubicatate, cyclosporine, ergot alkaloids (such as ergotamine, ergotamine), fentanyl, lorazidone, pimozide, quinidine, sirolimus, suvorexanthol, suvorexol, tacos.
Tips to consider before taking enzalutamide
Some medications can not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed. Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking enzalotamide:
- If you have ever had a seizure or are prone to the disorder.
- If you have cardiovascular problems.
- If you have any liver or kidney problems.
- If you are currently taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have ever been allergic to any medication.
Possible side effects of enzalutamide
All medications, along with their positive effects, can cause unwanted side effects in the body. However, these complications do not occur in all people. Over time, your body will adjust to the new medicine and these symptoms will go away, but if the following symptoms persist or become painful, consult your doctor.
- Feeling weak and tired: Whenever you feel tired, rest. Avoid driving and working with tools in this situation.
- Headache: Ask your doctor to prescribe a suitable painkiller.
- Flushing: Wear light, loose-fitting clothing.
- High blood pressure: Your doctor will check for these.
- Anxiety, memory problems, itching, dry skin, restless legs: Talk to your doctor about these.
Tell your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you think may be due to enzalotamide.
How to store enzalutamide
- Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.