Uses / Indications: • Advanced prostate cancer

Product composition:
• ENZALUTAMIDE

Pregnancy interaction:
• Pregnancy (unsafe): Glenza 160mg 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.

Expert advice:
• Glenza 160mg tablet causes skin dryness so it is advised to use an effective moisturiser for your skin. Ensure that you stay hydrated and maintain a balanced diet. Store the drug in the original package at room temperature (25°C). Keep it out of reach from children and pets. It is important to get the dose at the scheduled time. If you missed the schedule, contact your doctor and reschedule the dose. Avoid driving or operating heavy machines if you experience dizziness, nausea or tiredness while on treatment with this drug.

Side Effects:
• Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them. 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

How to use:
• Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Glenza 160mg tablet based on the disease condition and other factors. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The standard dose for this drug is 160 mg taken once daily, with or without food. 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.

How it works:
• It works by inhibiting the active form of testosterone, called dihydrotestosterone. It selectively blocks the androgen receptors and disrupts the translocation of signals from the receptor to the cell. Thus, the androgen hormone does not bind to the androgen receptors and these androgen receptors do not interact with DNA. This blocks the functioning of cancer cells and reduces its multiplication.

Faq for medicine:
• Q: What tests are essential before starting treatment with Glenza 160mg tablet? A: Before starting treatment with Glenza 160mg 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). Q: What should you do if you missed a dose of Glenza 160mg tablet? A: If you missed taking a dose of Glenza 160mg 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. Q: Who should not take Glenza 160mg tablet? A: Glenza 160mg 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. Q: Can you smoke while on treatment with Glenza 160mg tablet? A: It is not recommended to smoke cigarettes while on treatment with Glenza 160mg tablet as smoking can reduce the concentration of this drug in the body. Q: What are the signs of an overdose on Glenza 160mg Tablet? A: Signs of an overdose may include extreme fatigue, persistent tiredness, nausea, vomiting, and severe headache. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical attention from the nearest healthcare facility.

Medicine interaction:
• 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 Glenza 160mg tablet and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.