Apalutamide

Generic Name
Apalutamide
Brand Names
Erleada
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C21H15F4N5O2S
CAS Number
956104-40-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
4T36H88UA7
Background

Apalutamide is a potent androgen receptor (AR) antagonist that selectively binds to the ligand-binding domain of AR and blocks AR nuclear translocation or binding to androgen response elements . It has been used in trials studying the treatment of Prostate Cancer, Hepatic Impairment, Prostatic Neoplasms, Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer, and Prostatic Ne...

Indication

Apalutamide is indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer and non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

Associated Conditions
Metastatic Castration Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mCSPC), Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC), Non-Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Associated Therapies
Androgen Deprivation Therapy
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