Enzuta 40mg Capsule

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 07 Nov 2024 | 01:01 AM (IST)

Enzuta 40mg Capsule is used in the treatment of cancer of the prostate gland. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It works by blocking the effects of male hormones such as testosterone.

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28 capsules

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General Information

Contains

Enzalutamide (40mg)

Marketer

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Enzuta 40mg Capsule should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time every day. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Headache, hot flashes, weakness and high blood pressure is very common side effect of this medicine. Other than this, fractures, falls, dry skin, pruritus,decreased appetite, and constipation might be observed as side effects. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with liver function during treatment with this medicine. It makes your skin more sensitive towards sunlight, hence take extra caution while going out.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if have diabetes, seizures, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood glucose level while on treatment.

Uses of Enzuta Capsule

Prostate cancer

Benefits of Enzuta Capsule

Prostate cancer
Prostate gland is a small walnut-sized gland that produces a fluid called seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperms in males. The most common symptom of prostate cancer is difficulty with urination, but sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Enzuta 40mg Capsule decreases or stops the growth of cancer cells by decreasing the amount of testosterone (natural hormone in males) in men. This also relieves difficulty in passing urine and makes it easier for you to urinate.

Side effects of Enzuta Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Enzuta

Headache
Hot flashes
Weakness
High blood pressure
Fatigue
Decreased appetite
Constipation
Dry skin
Itching
Fall
Fracture

How to use Enzuta Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Enzuta 40mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Enzuta Capsule works

Enzuta 40mg Capsule is an antiandrogens. It works by blocking the effect of the natural male hormones on the growth of prostate cells.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Enzuta 40mg Capsule for the treatment of prostate cancer.
Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time every day.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration unless you know how Enzuta 40mg Capsule affects you.
It may cause your skin to become light sensitive. Avoid direct exposure to excessive sunlight and use sunscreen when outdoors.
If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking Enzuta 40mg Capsule.
Your doctor may want you to have regular blood tests to monitor your liver function while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor first.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Enzuta 40mg Capsule.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Enzuta 40mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Enzuta 40mg Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Enzuta 40mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Enzuta 40mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Enzuta 40mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Enzuta 40mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Enzuta 40mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylimidazolidine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Androgen receptor antagonist

Related lab tests

Prostate Specific Antigen (Free) PSA

Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) PSA

References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 474-75.
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Patient concerns

I have problem of frequent urination at night. My father had same at his time.Doctor told me that I am having BPH.Also I went through PSA whose result is 1.8 increased prostate gland size is 40 which came in ultrasound report .When doctor did some test by inserting his finger in my rectal area I felt abnormal pain.doctor asked me to go for a culture test so as to check which can be the best medicine for BPH for me. Kindly suggest if it can be something else like prostate cancer.

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

May not be prostate cancer, it is only begnin enlargement of prostate.

Do i have prostrate cancer. Married but now having difficulty in having relation with wife. Penis not hard in the morning. Having problem with self spontaneous erection. Please help. God Bless.

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Not a symptom of prostate cancer

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Marketer details

Name: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: 255/2, Hinjawadi, Pune - 411057, India

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
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Enzuta 40mg Capsule

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Enzuta Capsule

Benefits of Enzuta Capsule

Side effects of Enzuta Capsule

How to use Enzuta Capsule

How Enzuta Capsule works

All substitutes for Enzuta 40mg Capsule

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Prostate Specific Antigen (Free) PSA

Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) PSA

References

Patient concerns

Do i have prostrate cancer. Married but now having difficulty in having relation with wife. Penis not hard in the morning. Having problem with self spontaneous erection. Please help. God Bless.

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