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Article by Pharmacist Cao Thanh Tu - Faculty of Pharmacy - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital
Xtandi is a medicine prescribed by doctors to treat prostate cancer in men. Medicines can cause some unwanted side effects, so it is important to follow the directions exactly as directed.
1. Effects and indications of Xtandi 40mg The main ingredient of Xtandi 40mg is enzalutamide. Xtandi is indicated for the treatment of prostate cancer in adult male patients. The drug is indicated when hormone therapy or surgery no longer works, lower testosterone levels or the disease has spread to other parts of the body, hormone therapy or surgery still works. decreased testosterone levels.
The drug is used to treat cancer because it blocks the effects of androgen hormones (such as testosterone). This causes prostate cancer cells to stop growing and dividing.
2. Common side effects of Xtandi 40mg The most common side effects of Xtandi are fatigue, falls, broken bones, flushing, increased blood pressure, headache, feeling anxious, dry skin, itching. , trouble remembering, increased breast size in men, clogged heart arteries, symptoms of restless legs syndrome, decreased concentration, forgetfulness, taste changes.
Another side effect of Xtandi is seizures. This side effect is more common if you take a higher than recommended dose. If you take certain other medicines or you are a person with a higher than usual risk of seizures. If you have a seizure while taking this medicine, tell your doctor right away. Your doctor may decide on a case-by-case basis that you need to stop using Xtandi.
If you experience any side effects or suspect a side effect caused by Xtandi (although not listed above), you should talk to your doctor.
Tác dụng phụ thường gặp nhất của Xtandi là mệt mỏi
3. Notes when using Xtandi To ensure effective treatment and avoid side effects when using Xtandi, you should note:
Only use the drug as prescribed by the doctor. of the drug is 160mg (equivalent to 4 Xtandi 40mg tablets) once a day. Note when taking the drug: swallow the tablet whole with water, do not chew, crush or break the tablet. The medicine can be taken with or without food. Women who are or plan to become pregnant should not touch a punctured or broken pill without wearing protective gear (such as gloves).
If you take more tablets than prescribed by your doctor, you should temporarily stop using Xtandi and notify your doctor immediately. You may have a higher risk of seizures or other side effects.
How to handle when you forget to take Xtandi:
If you forget to take your medicine at your usual time, you need to take your usual dose as soon as you remember If you forget to take your medicine one day, take your usual dose the next day one day, talk to your doctor right away. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose. Xtandi is indicated for the treatment of prostate cancer in adult male patients. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor or pharmacist.
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