Obnyx 80mg Tablet
Active ingredient: Enzalutamide
Category: Antineoplastic drug
Therapeutic class: Antineoplastics
Pharmacological class: Androgen receptor inhibitors
Uses:
- 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.
Safety advices:
- Pregnancy: Obnyx 80mg tablet is not recommended for pregnant women as they may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy during the treatment.
- Breast feeding: It is not known if Obnyx 80mg tablet passes into your breast milk or if it will affect your baby or your breast milk. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you receive this drug.
- Lungs: It is not known whether Obnyx 80mg tablet can be prescribed to patients with lung problems. 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 Obnyx 80mg tablet. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended.
- Alcohol: It is unknown whether consuming alcohol interacts with Obnyx 80mg tablet. Please consult your doctor for more advice.
- Driving: Obnyx 80mg tablet may cause drowsiness which can affect the patient’s ability to drive or use machines.
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.
Monitoring:
- Your doctor may periodically monitor 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) to prevent serious complications.
Interactions:
- Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Obnyx 80mg tablet and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
Storage:
- Store Obnyx 80mg tablet in the original package at room temperature (20°C to 25°C).
- Keep it out of reach from children and pets.
FAQ:
What tests are essential before starting treatment with Obnyx 80mg tablet? Before starting treatment with Obnyx 80mg tablet, 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 Obnyx 80mg tablet? If you missed taking a dose of Obnyx 80mg tablet, 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 Obnyx 80mg tablet? Obnyx 80mg tablet 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 Obnyx 80mg tablet? It is not recommended to smoke cigarettes while on treatment with Obnyx 80mg tablet as smoking can reduce the concentration of this drug in the body.
How do you know if you have overdosed on Obnyx 80mg tablet? Watch out for symptoms like fatigue, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, severe headache and seek immediate medical attention from a nearby healthcare facility.