Enzalutamide Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Enzalutamide, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Enzalutamide brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Enzalutamide

Brand Names or Trade Names of Enzalutamide

International :

Xtandi

Why is Enzalutamide Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an androgen receptor inhibitor, prescribed for prostate cancer. It blocks testosterone's action.

When should Enzalutamide not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated to pregnant women.

What is the dosage of Enzalutamide?

PO - The recommended dose is 160mg once daily.

How should Enzalutamide be taken?

It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with or without food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Enzalutamide?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of seizures, brain injury, stroke, brain tumors, who are taking other medications, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Enzalutamide?

Most Common - Weakness, fatigue, back pain, diarrhea, joint pain, hot flush, swelling in the extremities, muscle pain, headache, upper respiratory infection, muscle weakness, dizziness, sleeplessness, lower respiratory infection, spinal cord compression, cauda equina syndrome, blood in urine, tingling, anxiety, and high blood pressure.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle stiffness.
Heart - Hot flush.
Central Nervous System - Spinal cord compression, tingling, mental impairment, sleeplessness, anxiety.
Infections - Upper respiratory tract infection.
Genitourinary - Blood in urine and abnormally frequent urination.
Skin - Itching, dry skin.
Respiratory - Nosebleed.