Azel (Enzalutamide)

What is Azel?

Azel 40 mg Capsule is used to treat castrate-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC), a stage where prostate cancer keeps growing even when there are very low levels of testosterone in the body. It is mainly used in patients whose disease has progressed on or after Docetaxel therapy. This medicine is not recommended for use in females, children, and adolescents.

Azel Uses?

Castrate-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC)

This medicine is used to treat castrate-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC), a stage where prostate cancer keeps growing even when there are very low levels of testosterone in the body.

How Does Azel work?

Azel 40 mg Capsule is an antiandrogen. It works by blocking the effect of the natural male hormones on the growth of prostate cells.

How to take Azel?

Your dose may depend on several personal factors. You should consult with your doctor to find out the dose that is best for you. The dose of Azel depends on the following factors:

• patient’s age
• patient’s weight
• patient’s health
• the health of the patient’s liver
• medicines recommended by your doctor
• any other medicines in use
• herbal supplements consumed

Azel Contraindications:

• Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Enzalutamide or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.

Azel Dosage:

• Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

• Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

What are the Side effects Of Azel?

• Blood in urine
• Difficulty in breathing
• Back pain
• Blurred vision
• Chest pain
• Difficult or painful urination
• Weight loss
• Muscle weakness
• Dry skin
• Decreased appetite
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Nausea