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Composition :

ENZALUTAMIDE-40MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Caitlin Life Care

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

ANTINEOPLASTIC

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Gopalapuram, Chennai-600086,Tamilnadu
Other Info - CAI0036

FAQs

Most prostate cancers require testosterone to grow. Caitenza Capsule 28's contains Enzalutamide, which blocks testosterone, a hormone, from reaching prostate cancer cells. Thus, Caitenza Capsule 28's can slow the cancer's growth and cause it to shrink.

Caitenza Capsule 28's is only for use in men. Women should not take this medication, especially if they are or may become pregnant or are breast-feeding.

In some cases, Caitenza Capsule 28's may cause decreased fertility in men. However, you should not assume that your female partner cannot become pregnant. Please discuss with your doctor if you have any concerns.

Enzalutamide, a prostate cancer medication, is used to treat prostate cancer.

Seizures may occur in patients receiving Caitenza Capsule 28's. So, patients who have had a seizure, please inform your doctor about your condition. Your doctor may monitor your condition closely.

Yes, Enzalutamide was generally a well-tolerated medication. Take Caitenza Capsule 28's pills exactly as directed by your healthcare provider. Do not change your dose or stop taking Caitenza Capsule 28's unless your healthcare physician instructs you. If you encounter side symptoms, your healthcare provider may temporarily discontinue your Caitenza Capsule 28's therapy or adjust your Caitenza Capsule 28's dose.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid alcohol consumption while on treatment with Caitenza Capsule 28's.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Enzalutamide is only for use in men. Women should not take this medication.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Enzalutamide is only for use in men. Women should not take this medication.

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Driving

Caution

Caitenza Capsule 28's may affect your reactions and your ability to drive. Do not drive and/or operate machines that require your alertness.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

In patients with mild or moderate liver impairment, there is no need to alter the initial dose. There is no information available on patients with severe liver impairment.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

In patients with mild or moderate kidney impairment, there is no need to alter the initial dose. There is no information available on patients with severe kidney impairment.

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Children

Caution

The safety and effectiveness of Caitenza Capsule 28's in pediatric patients have not been established.

About Caitenza Capsule 28's

Caitenza Capsule 28's belongs to a group of medicines known as androgen receptor inhibitors. It is used to treat prostate cancer. Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific body part grow and reproduce uncontrollably. The cancerous cells can attack and destroy surrounding healthy tissue, including organs. Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that only occurs in men and affects the prostate gland, a tiny gland under the bladder that produces semen.

Caitenza Capsule 28's contains Enzalutamide, an androgen receptor blocker (inhibitor). Enzalutamide blocks testosterone from reaching prostate cancer cells. Most prostate cancers require testosterone to grow. This can slow the growth of the cancer and may shrink it.

Use this medicine as directed by your doctor. You may sometimes experience trouble breathing (pneumonia), weakness or feeling more tired than usual, back pain, diarrhoea, pain in your joints, swelling (in your hands, arms, legs or feet), muscle or bone pain, muscle weakness, headache, cold-like symptoms, dizziness, high blood pressure and trouble falling or staying asleep (insomnia). Most of these side effects may gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor.

Enzalutamide is only for use in men. Men using this Caitenza Capsule 28's must use effective birth control whenever they have sex during your treatment and for three months after their final dose. In rare cases, Caitenza Capsule 28's may cause seizures, so tell your doctor if you have or have ever had seizures. Because of the risk of seizure associated with Caitenza Capsule 28's use, patients should be advised of the risk of engaging in any activity where sudden loss of consciousness could cause serious harm to themselves or others. Consumption of alcohol is strictly avoided.

Uses of Caitenza Capsule 28's

Prostate Cancer

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Medicinal Benefits

Caitenza Capsule 28's contains Enzalutamide, which belongs to a group of medicines known as androgen receptor inhibitors. Most prostate cancers require testosterone to grow. In men, the testicles produce the majority of testosterone. Adrenal glands (Just above each kidney) produce a small quantity of testosterone. Enzalutamide is preventing testosterone from reaching cancer cells in the prostate. This can inhibit the growth of the cancer and even cause it to shrink.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.

Side Effects of Caitenza Capsule 28's

  • Feeling sick (nausea)
  • Being sick (vomiting)
  • Asthenia/fatigue/weakness
  • Back pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Cold like symptoms
  • Arthralgia (joint pain)
  • Hot flush
  • Peripheral edema
  • Musculoskeletal pain
  • Headache
  • Upper respiratory infection
  • Muscular weakness
  • Dizziness
  • Insomnia
  • Lower respiratory infection
  • Spinal cord compression
  • Cauda equina syndrome
  • Hematuria (blood in urine)
  • Paresthesia (tingling or prickling sensation)
  • Anxiety
  • Hypertension

Drug Warnings

Do not take Caitenza Capsule 28's if you are allergic or hypersensitive to any component present in it. You must take Enzalutamide according to the instructions your doctor or pharmacist gives you. You must take Enzalutamide exactly as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist. You must take the correct dose, not more or less. Consult your healthcare team before discontinuing Caitenza Capsule 28's or missing a dose. Talk to your doctor before taking Caitenza Capsule 28's if you have severe allergic reactions to medicines or foods or suffer from any medical illness. Use a condom or effective birth control method if you are having sex with pregnant women or women who can become pregnant.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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EnzalutamideZiprasidone
Critical
EnzalutamideRanolazine
Critical

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EnzalutamideZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Caitenza Capsule:
Taking Caitenza Capsule with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Caitenza Capsule with Ziprasidone is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
EnzalutamideRanolazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Caitenza Capsule:
Taking Caitenza Capsule may decrease the blood levels of Ranolazine, which may make Ranolazine less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Caitenza Capsule with Ranolazine is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
EnzalutamideLurasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Caitenza Capsule:
Co-administration of Lurasidone with Caitenza Capsule may result in significantly lower blood levels of Lurasidone, making the medication less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lurasidone with Caitenza Capsule is not recommended as it may lead to interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Consult a doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
EnzalutamideRegorafenib
Critical
How does the drug interact with Caitenza Capsule:
Taking Caitenza Capsule with Regorafenib may decrease the blood levels of Regorafenib, which may make Regorafenib less effective in treating your condition.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Caitenza Capsule with Regorafenib is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
EnzalutamideDronedarone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Caitenza Capsule:
Co-administration of Caitenza Capsule and Dronedarone together can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Caitenza Capsule and Dronedarone together is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
EnzalutamideOxycodone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Caitenza Capsule:
When Caitenza Capsule is taken with Oxycodone, it may lower the amounts of Oxycodone in your blood, which might impair the effectiveness of the medicine in managing your pain.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Caitenza Capsule and Oxycodone, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you're having any of these symptoms like pain, watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, sweating, fever, chills, restlessness, irritability, anxiety, eye problems, shaking, fast heartbeat, decreased hunger, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, it's important to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
EnzalutamideTofacitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Caitenza Capsule:
Co-administration of Caitenza Capsule and Tofacitinib may decrease the blood levels of Tofacitinib, which may make Tofacitinib less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Caitenza Capsule and Tofacitinib together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
EnzalutamideEscitalopram
Severe
How does the drug interact with Caitenza Capsule:
Using escitalopram together with Caitenza Capsule can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Caitenza Capsule and Escitalopram together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
EnzalutamideLapatinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Caitenza Capsule:
When Lapatinib is taken with Caitenza Capsule, this could reduce the effects of lapatinib and its blood levels. Additionally, taking these medications together may enhance Caitenza Capsule's effects and blood levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Caitenza Capsule with Lapatinib can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you're having any of these symptoms - like Seizures, exhaustion, fatigue, constipation, discomfort in the muscles or bones, hot flushes, swelling, tingling or prickling, headaches, dizziness, sleeplessness, anxiety, and increased blood pressure, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
EnzalutamideNicardipine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Caitenza Capsule:
Taking Caitenza Capsule with Nicardipine may decrease the blood levels of Nicardipine, which may make Nicardipine less effective in treating your condition.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Caitenza Capsule and Nicardipine together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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ENZALUTAMIDE-40MGHerbal products/medicines
Moderate

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ENZALUTAMIDE-40MGHerbal products/medicines
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
St. John’S Wort

How to manage the interaction:
Taking St. John's Wort products during Caitenza Capsule treatment may lead to decrease in the effectiveness of Caitenza Capsule. Avoid St. John's Wort products during Caitenza Capsule treatment

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Caitenza Capsule 28's should be taken under strict medical supervision. The doctor will regularly monitor your condition while taking Caitenza Capsule 28's.
  • Your doctor may get routine blood tests done to monitor your liver function, electrolyte levels, and blood cell count in your blood.
  • Peripheral blood counts should be frequently monitored during Caitenza Capsule 28's treatment and, when appropriate, until recovery is achieved.
  • Do not donate sperm during treatment with Caitenza Capsule 28's for three months after your last dose.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listening to soothing music.
  • Performing yoga may also help in improving both physical and mental health.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
  • Include leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, fatty fish, berries, yoghurt, apples, peaches, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, beans, and herbs.
  • Get optimal sleep; rest well.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Avoid fast, fried, processed meats, refined carbs and added sugars.

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