About apcahl u tamid e
Androgen receptor inhibitor
Used for
- Treats prostate cancer that has not spread but is becoming resistant to hormone therapy.
- Treats prostate cancer that has spread and remains sensitive to hormone therapy.
Usual adult dose
240 mg by mouth once daily, with or without food, alongside ongoing hormone therapy.
Common side effects
- Tiredness
- Joint pain
- High blood pressure
- Skin rash
Important warnings
- Can cause falls and bone fractures.
- Rarely, seizures occur; risk may be higher with certain conditions or medicines.
- May cause serious skin reactions.
- Can reduce thyroid hormone levels; monitoring may be needed.
Pregnancy
Not used in pregnancy. It may harm a developing fetus; people who could become pregnant should avoid exposure.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment because of possible serious harm to the infant.
Interactions
- Can reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives; use another effective method.
- May alter levels or effects of many medicines, including warfarin and some seizure medicines.
- Avoid strong enzyme-inducing medicines such as rifampin when possible.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.