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Enzamed 40mg Capsule
Last updated on 26 Sep 2026 | 08:41 AM (IST)
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Introduction to Enzamed 40mg Capsule
Enzamed 40mg capsule contain an active component called enzalutamide. It belongs to the class of medicines called androgen receptor inhibitors. This medication is used to treat adult men with prostate cancer. It is given to men with high testosterone (does have response to hormonal therapy or the prostate cancer has spread to other parts). Inform your doctor if you are allergic to enzalutamide or any of the ingredients present in them. Inform your doctor if you have any history of liver, kidney or heart problem (irregular heart beat) and seizure or cancer (other than prostate cancer).
Inform your doctor about your prescribed and non-prescribed medicine and proper diet while under medication. It will be helpful for him to treat you based on your previous medical or make some dose adjustments. The safety and effectiveness of Enzamed 40mg capsule in pediatric male have not been established. So, it is not recommended for them. Consult your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant or think you may be pregnant while breastfeeding.
Uses of Enzamed 40mg Capsule
- Prostate cancer (lower testosterone)
Therapeutic Effects of Enzamed 40mg Capsule
Enzamed 40mg capsule medicine acts by blocking the activity of androgens hormone (such as testosterone) by binding with androgen receptors. Thereby, it stops the growth and division of prostate cancer cells and lowers the testosterone level.
Interaction of Enzamed 40mg Capsule with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Enzamed 40mg capsule and can cause undesirable side effects.
More Information about Enzamed 40mg Capsule
- Store Enzamed 40mg capsule at 25˚C
- Keep children away from the sight and reach of this medication.
How to consume Enzamed 40mg Capsule
Take Enzamed 40mg capsule tablets as your physician advises. Swallow the tablets whole and intact with water. This capsule should be taken with food. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the medicine if your doctor advises you to stop.
Safety Advice for Enzamed 40mg Capsule
Breast Feeding
It is unknown whether Enzamed 40mg capsule is excreted in breast milk. So, before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for more information.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether Enzamed 40mg capsule is safe to consume alcohol under medication. So, it is recommended to consult your doctor before taking medicine.
Liver
Inform your physician about any underlying liver disorders before taking Enzamed 40mg capsule, as this medication should be used cautiously in liver disease patients.
Lungs
It is unknown whether Enzamed 40mg capsule is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.
Driving
Enzamed 40mg capsule may alter driving ability. Especially if you have a history of seizure consult your doctor before driving and handling machines.
Pregnancy
Enzamed 40mg capsule tablets are contraindicated to pregnant women and harmful to the unborn female baby. Notify your healthcare professional if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby think you may be pregnant.
Side Effects of Enzamed 40mg Capsule
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Common
- Tiredness
- Fall
- Broken bones
- Hot flushes
- High blood pressure
- Headache
- Feeling anxious
- Dry skin
- Itching
- Difficult in remembering
- Blockage of the arteries (ischemic heart disease)
- Enlargement of breast in men (gynaecomastia)
- Restlessness
Word of Advice
It is not recommended for women especially for pregnant women or breastfeeding women. Inform your doctor if you have gastrointestinal problems or blood in urine or frequent urge for urination. Consult your doctor if you feel uncomfortable in the bladder or colon, because the drug may cause bladder or colon cancer as a side effect.
FAQs about Enzamed 40mg Capsule
Q1.
Can I take Enzamed 40mg capsule if I have a liver problem?
It is not recommended for liver patients; speak with your doctor before using the Enzamed 40mg capsule if you have any liver problems.
Q2.
Can I take Enzamed 40mg capsule if I am pregnant?
No, Enzamed 40mg capsule is not recommended for pregnant women. It may be contraindicated for pregnant women, and it might cause harm to the foetus.
Q3.
Should I monitor any parameters while taking Enzamed 40mg capsule?
Your doctor will advise you to check your blood pressure and hemoglobin level because Enzamed 40mg capsule may cause low blood pressure and anemia as a side effect.
Q4.
What are the precautions I need to take while taking Enzamed 40mg capsule?
Inform your doctor if you have any history of liver, kidney or heart problem (irregular heart beat) and seizure or cancer (other than prostate cancer). Inform your doctor if you have gastrointestinal problems or blood in urine or frequent urge for urination.
Q5.
Can I take Enzamed 40mg capsule if I have a seizure?
No, it is not recommended for patients with seizures. It may be contraindicated for a person with seizure.
Fact Box of Enzamed 40mg Capsule
Molecule name: Enzalutamide | Therapeutic class: Anti-androgen |
Pharmacological class: Androgen receptor antagonists | Indications: Used in prostate cancer (lower testosterone) |
References
- Astellas Pharma Europe B.V., Electronic medicines compendium (EMC), [Revised on Dec 2022.], [Accessed on 27th Oct 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.10318.pdf
- Astellas Pharma Inc., Ltd, US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on Aug 2012] https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2012/203415lbl.pdf
- KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Adrenergic system and drugs, 7th edition, 2013, 134.
- Karen Whalen, Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology, Sixth Edition, 351-362.
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Written By
Ishwarya R.
M.Sc.
Reviewed By
Dr. Tejashwin Adiga
MBBS
Last updated : 26 Sep 2026 | 08:41 AM (IST)
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