Glenza Capsule
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Enzalutamide (40mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Phenylimidazolidine Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | ANTI NEOPLASTICS |
Action Class | Androgen receptor antagonist |
User Rating | 4.2 |
User Reviews | 549 |
FAQ
Glenza Capsule Reviews
Glenza 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.
How Glenza Capsule Works
How to Use Glenza Capsule
Benefits of Glenza Capsule
- In 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. Glenza 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.
Uses of Glenza Capsule
- Prostate cancer
Glenza Capsule Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration unless you know how Glenza affects you.
- Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time every day.
- You have been prescribed Glenza for the treatment of prostate cancer.
- Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor first.
- 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.
- If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking Glenza.
- It may cause your skin to become light sensitive. Avoid direct exposure to excessive sunlight and use sunscreen when outdoors.
References
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