Azel 40 mg Capsule belongs to a group of medicines known as androgen receptor inhibitors. It is used to treat prostate cancer. Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific body part grow and reproduce uncontrollably. The cancerous cells can attack and destroy surrounding healthy tissue, including organs. Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that only occurs in men and affects the prostate gland, a tiny gland under the bladder that produces semen.

Azel 40 mg Capsule contains Enzalutamide, an androgen receptor blocker (inhibitor). Enzalutamide blocks testosterone from reaching prostate cancer cells. Most prostate cancers require testosterone to grow. This can slow the growth of the cancer and may shrink it.

Use this medicine as directed by your doctor. You may sometimes experience trouble breathing (pneumonia), weakness or feeling more tired than usual, back pain, diarrhoea, pain in your joints, swelling (in your hands, arms, legs or feet), muscle or bone pain, muscle weakness, headache, cold-like symptoms, dizziness, high blood pressure and trouble falling or staying asleep (insomnia). Most of these side effects may gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor.

Enzalutamide is only for use in men. Men using this Azel 40 mg Capsule must use effective birth control whenever they have sex during your treatment and for three months after their final dose. In rare cases, Azel 40 mg Capsule may cause seizures, so tell your doctor if you have or have ever had seizures. Because of the risk of seizure associated with Azel 40 mg Capsule use, patients should be advised of the risk of engaging in any activity where sudden loss of consciousness could cause serious harm to themselves or others. Consumption of alcohol is strictly avoided.

Tablet/capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.

Solution: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup provided by the pack.

Azel 40 mg Capsule contains Enzalutamide, which belongs to a group of medicines known as androgen receptor inhibitors. Most prostate cancers require testosterone to grow. In men, the testicles produce the majority of testosterone. Adrenal glands (Just above each kidney) produce a small quantity of testosterone. Enzalutamide is preventing testosterone from reaching cancer cells in the prostate. This can inhibit the growth of the cancer and even cause it to shrink.

Do not take Azel 40 mg Capsule if you are allergic or hypersensitive to any component present in it. You must take Enzalutamide according to the instructions your doctor or pharmacist gives you. You must take Enzalutamide exactly as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist. You must take the correct dose, not more or less. Consult your healthcare team before discontinuing Azel 40 mg Capsule or missing a dose. Talk to your doctor before taking Azel 40 mg Capsule if you have severe allergic reactions to medicines or foods or suffer from any medical illness. Use a condom or effective birth control method if you are having sex with pregnant women or women who can become pregnant.