Enzalutamide (sometimes spelled “Enzulatamide” by mistake) is a prescription medicine used to treat prostate cancer.
🧠 What it does
Enzalutamide is a type of androgen receptor inhibitor. It works by:
- Blocking the effect of male hormones (androgens like testosterone)
- Slowing or stopping the growth of prostate cancer cells
💊 Common uses
Doctors prescribe it for:
- Advanced prostate cancer
- Metastatic (spread) prostate cancer
- Castration-resistant prostate cancer (when other hormone treatments stop working)
⚠️ Common side effects
Some people may experience:
- Fatigue (very common)
- Hot flashes
- High blood pressure
- Weakness or dizziness
- Rarely: seizures (needs urgent medical attention)
❗ Important notes
- It should only be taken under a doctor’s supervision
- Not used in women or children
- Patients need regular monitoring while on treatment