Enzalutamide ratiopharm
Enzalutamide ratiopharm is a medicine that blocks male hormones and stops prostate cancer cells from growing.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
80 mg
Active Ingredient
Enzalutamide
Manufacturer
Teva GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose is 160 mg once daily (four 40 mg tablets or two 80 mg tablets).
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with enough water; do not split, crush, or chew them. You can take them with or without food.
Important
The maximum recommended daily dose is 160 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fatigue
- •Falls
- •Bone fractures
- •Hot flashes
- •High blood pressure
- •Headache
- •Anxiety
- •Dry skin
- •Itching
- •Memory impairment or difficulty remembering
- •Blockage of heart arteries (ischemic heart disease)
- •Breast enlargement in men (gynecomastia)
- •Nipple pain
- •Breast tenderness
- •Restless legs syndrome (an uncontrollable urge to move a body part, usually legs)
- •Decreased concentration
- •Altered sense of taste
- •Difficulty thinking clearly
RARE
- •Seeing or hearing things that aren't there (hallucinations)
- •Low white blood cell count
- •Increased liver enzyme levels in blood tests (a sign of liver problems)
- •Muscle pain
- •Muscle spasms
- •Muscle weakness
- •Back pain
- •Changes in heart's electrical activity (ECG changes, QT prolongation)
- •Difficulty swallowing this medicine, including a risk of choking
- •Upset stomach, including nausea
- •Severe skin reactions (like red target-shaped spots or blisters, peeling skin, sores in mouth/throat/eyes, often preceded by fever; e.g., erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
- •Rash
- •Vomiting
- •Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat
- •Decreased number of platelets (increases risk of bleeding or bruising)
- •Diarrhea
- •Decreased appetite
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to enzalutamide or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or could become pregnant. Women who could become pregnant should not handle broken or damaged tablets without protective gloves.
- This medicine can cause seizures. Contact a doctor immediately if you have a seizure.
- In rare cases, a brain condition (PRES) may occur, with symptoms like headache, confusion, vision problems, or seizures. Seek medical attention immediately if these occur.
- There is a reported risk of new cancers, including bladder and colon cancer. Inform your doctor if you notice bleeding or frequent strong urges to urinate.
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- Some patients have experienced difficulty swallowing. Swallow the tablets whole.
- Talk to your doctor before using this medicine if you have liver or kidney problems, heart issues (like irregular heartbeat), or if you are taking blood thinners or chemotherapy.
- Do not stop taking this medicine on your own; always talk to your doctor first.
- This medicine is not intended for children and adolescents.