Xtandi 40 mg is a drug indicated to treat prostate cancer in adult men, resistant to castration, with or without metastasis, that is, when the cancer spreads to the rest of the body.
Generally, this remedy is given to men who have already undergone docetaxel treatments, but who were not enough to treat the disease.
- This drug is available in pharmacies at a price of approximately 11300 reais.
- Upon presentation of a prescription.
The recommended dose is 160 mg, which is equivalent to 4 capsules of 40 mg, once daily, always at the same time, and can be taken with or without medication.
Xtandi should not be used by people with hypersensitivity to enzalutamide or any of the ingredients in the formula. In addition, its use is also not recommended for pregnant women, breastfeeding women or who plan to become pregnant.
Your doctor should be informed of any medicines the person is taking to avoid drug interactions.
This medicine is also indicated in children under 18 years of age
The most common side effects that can occur during treatment with Xtandi are fatigue, fractures, hot flashes, weakness, low blood pressure, headache, falls, anxiety, dry skin, itching, memory loss, blockage of the arteries of the heart, breast augmentation. in men, symptoms of restless legs syndrome, decreased concentration and forgetfulness.
Although rarer, seizures may eventually occur.