Xylutide 40mg Capsule contains Enzalutamide, is used to treat prostate cancer and may also be prescribed for other conditions as determined by your doctor. It inhibits the effects of testosterone and other male hormones. 

Brand Name: Xylutide

Composition: Enzalutamide

Mechanism of Action:

Enzalutamide inhibits the androgen receptor. It inhibits the development and spread of prostate cancer cells by preventing the activity of androgens, such testosterone, at the receptor level.

Uses: 

·         Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

·         Non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

Side effects:

·         Fatigue

·         Hot flashes

·         Hypertension

·         Diarrhea

·         Vomiting

·         Nausea

·         Cough

·         Fever

·         Rash

·         Seizures

·         Heart failure

Dosage and Administration:

Administration through orally, usually once every day. Capsules should be consumed whole, without chewing or opening; they can be taken with or without meals.

Safety advice:

Kidney  

Patients with renal illness should take Xylutide injection with care. It is necessary to alter the dosage of Xylutide Injection. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider. 

Liver  

Xylutide patients with serious liver illness should utilize capsules with caution. It could be necessary to modify the dosage of Xylutide 40mg Capsule. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider. 

Pregnancy  

Xylutide injection is extremely dangerous to consume when pregnant. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Breast Feeding  

Xylutide injection is not safe to take when breast feeding. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider. 

Driving  

Xylutide injection affects the capacity to drive is unknown. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider. 

Storage:

Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and out of reach of children.

How to use this Medication? 

Take this medication orally. Take it daily at the same time as specified on the prescription label. This medication should not be sliced, crushed, or chewed. Completely swallow the pills. It can be taken with or without meals. Take it with meals if it makes you feel nauseous. Unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare practitioner, continue taking it.

Consult your physician regarding this medication's usage in children. Extra caution could be required.

Contact an emergency department or poison control center right away if you believe you have taken too much of this medication.

References:

1.  Beer TM, Armstrong AJ, Rathkopf DE, Loriot Y, Sternberg CN, Higano CS, Iversen P, Bhattacharya S, Carles J, Chowdhury S, Davis ID. Enzalutamide in metastatic prostate cancer before chemotherapy. New England Journal of Medicine. 2014 Jul 31;371(5):424-33.

2.  Claessens F, Helsen C, Prekovic S, Van den Broeck T, Spans L, Van Poppel H, Joniau S. Emerging mechanisms of enzalutamide resistance in prostate cancer. Nature reviews urology. 2014 Dec;11(12):712-6.

3.   Gibbons JA, de Vries M, Krauwinkel W, Ohtsu Y, Noukens J, van der Walt JS, Mol R, Mordenti J, Ouatas T. Pharmacokinetic drug interaction studies with enzalutamide. Clinical pharmacokinetics. 2015 Oct;54:1057-69.

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Country of origin: India