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Nubeqa is a prescription brand-name medication used to treat a certain type of prostate cancer in adult men. It belongs to a class of drugs called androgen receptor inhibitors and is specifically indicated for non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Nubeqa is a cancer medication used to treat non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in adult men.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2180331
- Generic
- Nubeqa
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC) in adult men.
Nubeqa is an androgen receptor inhibitor that works by blocking the effects of androgens (male hormones) that can promote prostate cancer growth.
Nubeqa is available only by prescription and should be taken exactly as directed by a healthcare provider. Common side effects may include fatigue, rash, and pain in extremities. Patients should discuss all current medications with their doctor before starting treatment.
Official drug label
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