Advanced prostate cancer in patients who do not respond to surgical or hormonal treatments.
Dosage and administration:
The standard dose is 160 mg taken once daily, with or without food.
Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow the whole tablet with water.
If you forgot to take the tablet, simply take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Contraindications:
Do not take if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
Not recommended during pregnancy as it causes harm to the unborn baby.
Not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Monitoring:
Periodic monitoring of Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests is recommended.
Liver function tests and complete blood count (CBC) are also advised to prevent serious complications.
Precautions:
Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products.
Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking this drug.
Patients with a history of seizures should use caution when taking this medication.
It is not known whether N-Zal 40mg capsule can be prescribed to patients with lung problems. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
Inform your doctor if you have any liver disorders before taking N-Zal 40mg capsule.
It is unknown whether consuming alcohol interacts with N-Zal 40mg capsule. Please consult your doctor for more advice.
Common: Tiredness, back pain, constipation, arthralgia, decreased appetite, diarrhea, high BP, headache, anxiety, dry skin, enlarged breasts in men, inability to concentrate.
Safety advice:
Pregnancy: N-Zal 40mg capsule is not recommended for pregnant women.
Breastfeeding: It is not known if N-Zal 40mg capsule passes into breast milk.
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 N-Zal 40mg capsule.
Alcohol: It is unknown whether consuming alcohol interacts with N-Zal 40mg capsule.
Driving: N-Zal 40mg capsule may cause drowsiness which can affect the patient’s ability to drive or use machines.
FAQ:
What tests are essential before starting treatment with N-Zal 40mg capsule?
Before starting treatment with N-Zal 40mg capsule, your healthcare provider will recommend tests for Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests. This blood test measures the level of PSA, a protein produced by the prostate gland that can be elevated in men with prostate cancer. PSA levels can help monitor the progression of the disease and the response to treatment. Other tests also include liver function tests and complete blood count (CBC).
What should you do if you missed a dose of N-Zal 40mg capsule?
If you missed taking a dose of N-Zal 40mg capsule, skip this dose. Do not take two tablets to make up for the missed dose. Report to your healthcare provider right away if you missed taking more than two doses of this drug.
Who should not take N-Zal 40mg capsule?
N-Zal 40mg capsule is not recommended for people who are allergic to this drug and its ingredients. Also, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid taking it, because this drug can harm an unborn baby or pass into breast milk.
Can you smoke while on treatment with N-Zal 40mg capsule?
It is not recommended to smoke cigarettes while on treatment with N-Zal 40mg capsule as smoking can reduce the concentration of the drug in the body.
How do you know if you have overdosed on N-Zal 40mg capsule?
Watch out for symptoms like fatigue, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, severe headache and seek immediate medical attention from a nearby healthcare facility.
Storage:
Store N-Zal 40mg capsule in the original package at room temperature (20°C to 25°C).
