Glenza 40mg Capsule – Pack of 14

Glenza 40mg Capsule 14's

Active ingredient: Enzalutamide

Category: Antineoplastic drug, androgen receptor inhibitors

Use: Treatment of advanced prostate cancer in patients who do not respond to surgical or hormonal treatments

Important information:

• Do not take if you are allergic to enzalutamide or any of its ingredients.
• Regular PSA tests, liver function tests, and complete blood count (CBC) are necessary during treatment.
• Can cause seizures; use caution if you have a history of seizures.
• Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice.
• Not recommended during pregnancy or if you are planning to have a baby.
• Both men and women should follow proper contraceptive methods during and for 3 months after the last dose.

How to consume:

• Always take as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not chew, crush, or break the capsule.
• Swallow the whole capsule with water.
• If you forget to take the capsule, take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose.

Safety advices:

• Pregnancy: not recommended for pregnant women.
• Breast feeding: consult your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you receive this drug.
• Lungs: consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
• Liver: inform your doctor if you have any liver disorders before taking.
• Alcohol: consult your doctor for more advice.
• Driving: may cause drowsiness, consult your doctor before resuming driving.

Side effects:

• Serious: hypersensitivity, seizures, posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, heart disease, falls and fractures.
• Common: tiredness, back pain, constipation, arthralgia, decreased appetite, diarrhea, high BP, headache, anxiety, dry skin, enlarged breasts in men, inability to concentrate.

FAQs:

• Q 1. What tests are essential before starting treatment with Glenza 40mg Capsule 14's?
  • A: Before starting treatment, your healthcare provider will recommend tests for Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests, liver function tests, and complete blood count (CBC).
• Q 2. What should you do if you missed a dose of Glenza 40mg Capsule 14's?
  • A: If you missed taking a dose, skip this dose. Do not take two capsules to make up for the missed dose. Report to your healthcare provider right away if you missed taking more than two doses.
• Q 3. Who should not take Glenza 40mg Capsule 14's?
  • A: Glenza 40mg Capsule 14's is not recommended for people who are allergic to it and its ingredients, and for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Q 4. Can you smoke while on treatment with Glenza 40mg Capsule 14's?
  • A: It is not recommended to smoke cigarettes while on treatment with Glenza 40mg Capsule 14's as smoking can reduce the concentration of the drug in the body.
• Q 5. How do you know if you have overdosed on Glenza 40mg Capsule 14's?
  • A: Watch out for symptoms like fatigue, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, severe headache and seek immediate medical attention from a nearby healthcare facility.

Fact box:

• Molecule name: Enzalutamide
• Therapeutic class: Antineoplastics
• Pharmacological class: Androgen receptor inhibitors
• Indications: Advanced prostate cancer

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