About apalutamid e
Androgen receptor inhibitor
Used for
- Treats non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer
- Treats metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer
Usual adult dose
240 mg by mouth once daily, with ongoing medical or surgical testosterone suppression.
Common side effects
- Tiredness
- Rash
- High blood pressure
- Falls or fractures
Important warnings
- Seizures have occurred; avoid activities where sudden loss of consciousness could cause serious harm.
- Can cause falls and fractures; bone health monitoring may be needed.
- Can cause serious skin reactions; report rash, blistering, or mouth sores.
- May harm an unborn baby; use effective contraception during treatment and for three months afterward.
Pregnancy
Not for use during pregnancy; may harm the developing baby.
Breastfeeding
Not indicated for breastfeeding; women should not breastfeed during treatment.
Interactions
- Can reduce the effectiveness of many medicines, including hormonal contraceptives.
- May interact with warfarin, some seizure medicines, and certain cholesterol-lowering medicines.
- Check before starting or stopping medicines, supplements, or herbal products.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.