Enzalutamide

Generic Name
Enzalutamide
Brand Names
Xtandi, Enzalutamide Viatris
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C21H16F4N4O2S
CAS Number
915087-33-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
93T0T9GKNU
Background

Enzalutamide is an androgen receptor (AR) inhibitor for the treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC), both metastatic and non-metastatic. It is a second-generation antiandrogen agent that the FDA approved on August 31, 2012. Although androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is the first-line treatment of prostate cancer and remission can be achieve...

Indication

Enzalutamide is indicated for the treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer and metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCRPC). It is also used in combination with talazoparib for the treatment of adult patients with HRR gene-mutated mCRPC.

Associated Conditions
Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer, Metastatic Castration Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mCSPC), Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC)
Associated Therapies
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