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Drug Class:	Commonly Known As:	Category:
Antiandrogen	Erleada	Adult

Apalutamide - What is it for

Apalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer which has not spread to other parts of the body and does not respond to treatment that reduces the production of androgens (male sex hormones which increase the growth of prostate cancer cells).
Apalutamide works by blocking the effect of androgens.

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Tags: Antiandrogen, Apalutamide
Updated on 8/31/2020 12:00:00 AM
Article contributed by PSS National Medication Information Workgroup PSS National Medication Information Workgroup

The information provided is not intended as medical advice. Terms of use. Information provided by SingHealth

If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.