Enzalutamide (enzalutamide) Chinese detailed instructions

Drug name: Enzalutamide (Enzalutamide)

Ingredients and content: Each tablet contains enzalutamide (enzalutamide) 40 mg.

Characteristics: This product is white or off-white tablets.

Indications: Suitable for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer, including metastatic and non-metastatic prostate cancer.

Usage and dosage: Orally. The usual dosage is 4 tablets taken once daily (total dose 160mg). Dosage needs to be adjusted as directed by your doctor.

Notes:

1.Before using enzalutamide (enzalutamide) , the patient's medical history and drug allergies should be understood in detail to avoid adverse reactions due to individual differences.

2.Patients should regularly conduct liver function, kidney function and other related tests during the period of taking it, and closely observe changes in blood pressure, blood sugar and other indicators.

3.Pregnant women, lactating women and minors are prohibited from using this product.

4.During the period of taking, you should avoid drinking alcohol, driving motor vehicles and other activities that require high alertness.

Contraindications: It is prohibited for those allergic to this product.

Adverse reactions:

1.The most common adverse reactions include fatigue, dizziness, headache, hypertension, joint pain, myalgia, etc.

2.Rare adverse reactions include depression, arrhythmia, abnormal liver function, etc., which should be treated with medical treatment in time.

Drug interactions:

1.This product may interact with anticoagulant drugs, anti-epileptic drugs, benzodiazepines, etc., so you should use it with caution and adjust the dosage according to your doctor's advice.

2.Patients should inform their doctor about all medications they are taking, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and supplements.

Drug overdose: If symptoms of drug overdose occur, seek medical attention immediately.

Pharmacological effects: Enzalutamide (enzalutamide) is an oral anti-androgen drug that inhibits the biological activity of androgens through multiple mechanisms, thereby inhibiting the growth and spread of prostate cancer cells. Its mechanism of action includes competitively binding to androgen receptors, inhibiting androgen receptors from entering the cell nucleus, and inhibiting the synthesis of androgens.

Pharmacokinetics: This product is rapidly absorbed after oral administration, and the time to reach peak concentration is approximately 1 hour. It is mainly metabolized by the liver in the body, and the metabolites are mainly excreted through urine.

Storage: Avoid light, seal, store in a cool and dry place, away from children.

Validity period: 24 months.

Availability and price: Enzalutamide (enzalutamide) is now on the market in China and has been included in the national medical insurance system. Patients can purchase it directly in China at a price ranging from RMB 4,000 to RMB 5,000. For detailed information on specific drug pricing and medical insurance reimbursement, patients are advised to consult the pharmacy of their local hospital for accurate answers. In addition, the price of foreign generic drugs of enzalutamide is relatively affordable, especially the price of generic drugs produced in India, which is only about more than 2,000 yuan, which is equivalent to about half of the domestic selling price. It is worth mentioning that the ingredients of these generic drugs are highly consistent with the original drugs.

Enzalutamide is an oral antiandrogen drug that is widely used in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. During use, it is necessary to follow the doctor's instructions and regularly monitor the patient's biochemical indicators and adverse reactions to ensure the therapeutic effect and patient safety. If you have any discomfort or questions, you should seek medical consultation in time.