Product introduction
Obnyx Capsule is used in the treatment of cancer of the prostate gland. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It works by blocking the effects of male hormones such as testosterone.
Obnyx Capsule is used in the treatment of cancer of the prostate gland. It may also treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It works by blocking the effects of male hormones such as testosterone.
Obnyx Capsule should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time every day. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it strictly as your doctor has advised. Taking it incorrectly or taking too much can cause severe side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Headache, hot flashes, weakness, and high blood pressure are common side effects of this medicine. Other than this, yellowing of the skin, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, dark urine, and skin rashes might be observed as side effects. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells and liver function during treatment with this medicine. It makes your skin more sensitive towards sunlight; hence take extra caution while going out.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have diabetes, seizures, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect or be affected by this, so let your doctor know all your medications. You may be asked to monitor blood glucose levels while on treatment regularly. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is essential to avoid pregnancy.
There is a Patient Support Program / Patient Assistance Program available in India for this medicine, being managed by Tata 1mg. Please contact your prescribing doctor to know more about the same. You may also call on (1800-102-1618) for more details.
Uses of Obnyx Capsule
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Prostate cancer
- Excessive hair growth
Benefits of Obnyx Capsule
In Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
Side effects of Obnyx Capsule
Common side effects of Obnyx
- Headache
- Hot flashes
- Weakness
- High blood pressure
- Fatigue
- Decreased appetite
- Constipation
- Dry skin
- Itching
- Fall
- Fracture
How to use Obnyx Capsule
How Obnyx Capsule works
Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver
What if you forget to take Obnyx Capsule?
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Obnyx Capsule for the treatment of prostate cancer.
- Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time every day.
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration unless you know how Obnyx Capsule affects you.
- It may cause your skin to become light sensitive. Avoid direct exposure to excessive sunlight and use sunscreen when outdoors.
- If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking Obnyx Capsule.
- Your doctor may want you to have regular blood tests to monitor your liver function while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
- Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor first.
FAQs
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References:-
- Philippines Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – Drug Registration (Example):
- https://verification.fda.gov.ph/drug_productsview.php?showdetail=®istration_number=DR-XY44002
- (Registration entry for Xtandi (Enzalutamide 40mg Softgel Capsule) in the Philippines FDA portal, confirming local approval and essential details.)
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – Drug Label (Capsule Info):
- https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2019/203415s015lbl.pdf
- (Full Prescribing Information for Xtandi capsules, including 40mg strength)
- European Medicines Agency (EMA) – Product Information:
- https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/product-information/xtandi-epar-product-information_en.pdf
- (EPAR/Product Information for Xtandi 40 mg soft capsules)
- NIH – PubMed Central (PMC) – Review on Efficacy and Safety:
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4407758/
- (Enzalutamide for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer)
- NIH – PubMed Central (PMC) – Pharmacokinetic Study:
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4580721/
- (Clinical Pharmacokinetic Studies of Enzalutamide)
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