Xtandi 40mg Capsule: Effective Treatment for Advanced Prostate Cancer

Uses:

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

Active ingredient:

• Enzalutamide, an antineoplastic drug that belongs to the category of medicines known as androgen receptor inhibitors.

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 capsule. Swallow the whole capsule with water.
• If you forgot to take the capsule, simply take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Important safety information:

• Pregnancy: Xtandi 40mg capsule is not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause fetal harm.
• Breastfeeding: It is not known if Xtandi 40mg capsule passes into breast milk. 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 Xtandi 40mg capsule. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended.
• Alcohol: It is unknown whether consuming alcohol interacts with Xtandi 40mg capsule. Please consult your doctor for more advice.
• Driving: Xtandi 40mg capsule 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 Xtandi 40mg capsule and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

Storage:

• Store Xtandi 40mg capsule in the original package at room temperature (20°C to 25°C).
• Keep it out of reach from children and pets.

FAQs:

1. What tests are essential before starting treatment with Xtandi 40mg capsule?

   • Before starting treatment with Xtandi 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).

2. What should you do if you missed a dose of Xtandi 40mg capsule?

   • If you missed taking a dose of Xtandi 40mg capsule, 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 of this drug.

3. Who should not take Xtandi 40mg capsule?

   • Xtandi 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.

4. Can you smoke while on treatment with Xtandi 40mg capsule?

   • It is not recommended to smoke cigarettes while on treatment with Xtandi 40mg capsule as smoking can reduce the concentration of this drug in the body.

5. How do you know if you have overdosed on Xtandi 40mg capsule?

   • 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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