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Xtandi is a prescription medication used to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It belongs to a class of drugs called androgen receptor inhibitors and works by blocking the action of male hormones (androgens) that can fuel cancer growth. This medication is typically used in men whose cancer no longer responds to hormone therapy or surgical treatment.
Xtandi is a brand-name androgen receptor inhibitor used to treat advanced prostate cancer.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1307304
- Generic
- Xtandi
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Xtandi is used to treat adult men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) and metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC). It is also indicated for non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC).
Xtandi is an androgen receptor inhibitor that blocks the action of androgens (male hormones like testosterone) at the androgen receptor, which helps slow or stop the growth of prostate cancer cells that rely on these hormones to grow.
Xtandi is a brand-name medication with no generic equivalent currently available. Common side effects may include fatigue, headache, and hot flashes. Patients should discuss all current medications with their healthcare provider, as drug interactions can occur. This medication should only be used under the supervision of an oncologist or urologist specializing in prostate cancer treatment.
Official drug label
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