
Adleap 40mg Capsule
Salt Composition: Enzalutamide
Expiry Date: 01/2028
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28 Capsules
About The Product
Prostate Cancer
Adleap 40mg capsule is a prescription-based anticancer medicine used in the treatment of advanced-stage prostate cancer that does not respond to surgical or hormonal treatment. This capsule also treats many other conditions combined with other drugs, as prescribed by a doctor. Adleap blocks the effects of the male sex hormones, testosterone. However, it stops and slows down the growth & multiplication of the cancer cells.
Description
Adleap 40mg capsule is an anticancer drug with an active ingredient known as Enzalutamide. The doctor prescribes this drug for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer.
This capsule is given as androgen deprivation therapy, a combination of radiation and hormonal therapy. This therapy drops down testosterone level.
The sensitivity of prostate cancer depends on androgen. Hence, the Adleap capsule functions to lower the effect of androgen.
It is advised to take proper consultation with your doctor before taking it. Your healthcare expert will decide how much you need this medicine and how long you will take it.
Taking it in the wrong way or overdosing can cause severe side effects. It is advised to use trusted methods of birth control and contraceptive pills to delay pregnancy while under treatment with Adleap 40mg capsule.
Discuss with your healthcare expert about the risks and benefits of taking this medicine if you want to conceive in the future. This drug is not considered to be safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women, as it may pass through the mother and harm the baby.
Side Effects
Like other anticancer medicines, Adleap 40mg Capsule has mild to severe side effects. These are undesired symptoms observed in the body after taking this capsule. Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine. These side effects don't need special medical attention, but if you observe them continually and find them difficult to manage, inform your medical expert as soon as possible. Some of these side effects are listed below:
Common side effects:
Anemia
Diarrhea
Anxiety
Constipation
Low sex drive
Loss in appetite
Breathlessness
Fall and fractures
Body and back pain
Nausea & Vomiting
Weakness & dizziness
Rashes and skin allergy
Heavy urination during the night
Severe side effects:
blood in urine
Heart problem
High blood pressure
Enlarged breasts in men
Difficulty in concentration
Increased blood sugar level
Increase in liver enzyme level
How To Use
- Adleap 40mg Capsule is a prescription-based anticancer drug that should be administered orally.
- It is advised to take this capsule after consulting your healthcare expert.
How It Works
Adleap 40mg Capsule belongs to the antineoplastic drug class of non-steroidal anti-androgens. This medicine binds to cytosol androgen receptors and inhibits the effect of androgen hormones.
It restricts the interaction of androgen receptors with testosterone and dihydrotestosterone hormones. In such a way, it shrinks the tumors and slows down the multiplication of the cancer cells.
Safety Advice
Missed Doses
- It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Adleap 40mg Capsule.
- In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately.
- Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one.
- Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.
Quick Tips
Inform your doctor if you see yellowing of skin, dark urine, and stomach pain after taking Adleap 40mg Capsule.
Using Adleap 40mg Capsule may result in skin sensitivity to the light. It is advised to use high-SPF sunscreen before exposing to direct sunlight.
Your healthcare expert must measure your blood sugar & pressure and liver function tests at regular intervals. Taking the Adleap 40mg Capsule can cause fluctuations in their levels.
It is recommended to inform your doctor if you take any prescribed and non-prescribed medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, or herbal products. These drugs can interact with Adleap 40mg Capsule and may result in some severe side effects.
FAQs
Doctors will go for a Prostate Antigen Test (PSA), a protein secreted by the prostate gland that is responsible for men with prostate cancer.
PSA level helps in deciding the treatment plan and how the body will respond to that.
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