Oncology is a division of medicine that studies tumors and their treatment. It deals with the research, prevention, and diagnosis of tumors.
This field of medical science involves the most rigorous involvement to figure out treatments. Tumors can be cancerous and can develop over a period of time.
INDENZA is a medicine that is commonly used to treat cancer, mostly prostate cancer. Tumors are usually chronic if they are malignant. There are cases of tumors that can unfortunately not be cured, but the patients’ survival time can be increased by the use of drugs. INDENZA is one such drug that is used to help patients fight the tumors for a longer period of time.
This drug works by initiating the process of obstructing the release or activity of the male hormone called testosterone.
What is INDENZA?
INDENZA is used in the treatment of cancer of prostate glands. This medicine comes under different dosages and also can be found under the generic name enzalutamide. The doctor usually recommends the dosage depending on the severity of the tumor.
This medicine can be taken with or without meals, but the doctor usually specifies the time and the way to take the medicine because of how crucial the case is. These drugs are usually very strong and are composed of complex components, and so they do have some side effects. It should be noted that the intake of medicine should not be stopped before the specified treatment period ends. The results may not be visible immediately, but you will definitely start seeing the result in a few weeks or months. It is important to consult a doctor in cases of side effects, if any.
How INDENZA works?
INDENZA is a kind of anti-androgen. It restricts the effect of the male hormone. It targets the extension of prostate cells. Before the treatment, one must inform the doctor about any on-going disease or any ongoing medication such as diabetes. The doctor should be informed about all the medicines you are currently consuming. Everything concerning your condition contributes to the dosage prescribed of this drug. INDENZA is exclusively prescribed for the treatment of prostate cancer.
Side Effects
You may face more side effects during the initial phase of treatment, but slowly your body gets used to the medication and the number of side effects will reduce with time.
INDENZA has the following common side effects:
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- High blood pressure
- Hot flashes
- Headache
You must consult your doctor if the side effects persist for long or are too severe for you to handle.
If you find any signs such as dark urine discharge, yellow pores, yellowing of skin and eyes, and/or severe stomach ache, you must immediately contact your doctor.
Precautions
You must not consume alcohol with this medication. You must know every detail about the medication like time of intake, how many times a day, and what all you are allowed or you are not when you consume the medicine. It is suggested not to drive around the time you have taken the medicine, as it affects the focus and control for some time. In the cases of severe liver or kidney illness, the dosage of this medication is changed, so you must inform your doctor if you have any severe illness.
That is all the information you must know about INDENZA (Enzalutamide 40 mg). The medication should only be taken under the consultation and guidance of a doctor and only with a prescription.
