Uses / Indications: • Advanced prostate cancer

Product composition:
• ENZALUTAMIDE

Pregnancy interaction:
• Pregnancy (unsafe): Glenza Capsules are 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 Capsule 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 Glenza Capsule.

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 Capsule based on the disease condition and other factors. 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.

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 the Glenza Capsule? A: Before starting treatment with Glenza 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). Q: What should you do if you missed a dose of  Glenza Capsule? A: If you missed taking a dose of Glenza 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 Glenza Capsule. Q: Who should not take Glenza Capsule? A: Glenza Capsule is not recommended for people who are allergic to Glenza Capsule, and their ingredients. Also, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid taking it, because Glenza Capsule can harm an unborn baby or pass into breast milk. Q: Can you smoke while on treatment with Glenza Capsule? A: It is not recommended to smoke cigarettes while on treatment as smoking can reduce the effectiveness of Glenza Capsule. Q: How do you know if you have overdosed on Glenza Capsule? A: Watch out for symptoms like fatigue, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, severe headache and seek immediate medical attention from a nearby 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 Capsule and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.