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

Prostate cancer

Benefits of Obnyx Capsule

In Prostate cancer

Prostate gland is a small walnut-sized gland that produces a fluid called seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperms in males. The most common symptom of prostate cancer is difficulty with urination, but sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Obnyx Capsule decreases or stops the growth of cancer cells by decreasing the amount of testosterone (natural hormone in males) in men. This also relieves difficulty in passing urine and makes it easier for you to urinate.

Side effects of Obnyx Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Obnyx

Headache
Hot flashes
Weakness
High blood pressure
Fatigue

How to use Obnyx Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Obnyx Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Obnyx Capsule.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Obnyx Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Obnyx Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Obnyx Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Obnyx Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Obnyx Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Obnyx Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Obnyx Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylimidazolidine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Androgen receptor antagonist

Patient concerns

I have problem of frequent urination at night. My father had same at his time.Doctor told me that I am having BPH.Also I went through PSA whose result is 1.8 increased prostate gland size is 40 which came in ultrasound report .When doctor did some test by inserting his finger in my rectal area I felt abnormal pain.doctor asked me to go for a culture test so as to check which can be the best medicine for BPH for me. Kindly suggest if it can be something else like prostate cancer.

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

May not be prostate cancer, it is only begnin enlargement of prostate.

Do i have prostrate cancer. Married but now having difficulty in having relation with wife. Penis not hard in the morning. Having problem with self spontaneous erection. Please help. God Bless.

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Not a symptom of prostate cancer

Related lab tests

Prostate Specific Antigen (Free) PSA

Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) PSA

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