XTANDI contains the active ingredient Enzalutamide. It is used in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer in patients who no longer responds to a hormone therapy or surgery to reduce testosterone and who is at high risk of cancer spreading to other parts of the body.

It belongs to a class of medicines called androgen receptor inhibitors. It works by blocking androgens from binding to their receptors, preventing nuclear translocation of androgen receptors and interaction with DNA. Enzalutamide treatment slows the growth of prostate cancer cells, promotes cancer cell death, and can lead to tumor regression.

Inform the doctor if you have any infection, history of seizures, brain injury, stroke, or brain tumors, high blood pressure, heart diseases, diabetes, kidney diseases, liver diseases.

Inform the doctor about all your medical conditions, prescription and non-prescription drugs, vitamin supplements, herbal medications, since Xtandi can interact with them. Xtandi can cause an allergic reaction in some patients therefore it is necessary to read the complete composition list and consult the doctor in case of any ingredient that induces allergies. This medicine can increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun. To protect yourself, it’s recommended to use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.

Consult the doctor if you are planning, on a pregnancy or breastfeeding.

It is advisable to avoid driving and operating heavy machinery during the course of Xtandi.