Tag: Antiandrogens

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Nilandron Antineoplastics, Antiandrogen Description Oral antiandrogen; used for metastatic prostate CA; similar in action to bicalutamide and flutamide; differs from steroidal antiandrogens (e.g., finasteride) in that nilutamide is specific for the androgen receptor. Indications Indicated for the treatment of metastatic prostate cancer in combination with orchiectomy. For the…

Generic Only Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names;  Antineoplastics, Antiandrogen Description Nonsteroidal antiandrogen; most effective in prostate cancer when used simultaneously with LHRH agonists; not effective in treating other hormonally dependent diseases such as breast cancer. Indications Indicated for the treatment of prostate cancer. Contraindications Hypersensitivity, severe hepatic disease Adverse Effects Hot flashes (61%)…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Xtandi Antineoplastics, Antiandrogen Description Androgen receptor inhibitorUsed for the treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancerSeizures have been reported Indications Indicated for treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) and metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC) For the treatment of prostate cancer. Contraindications — Adverse Effects Asthenic conditions (47-51%) Back pain…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Casodex Antineoplastics, Antiandrogen;  CYP3A4 Inhibitor, Moderate Description Oral nonsteroidal antiandrogenUsed for the treatment of metastatic prostatic carcinomaCan cause hepatotoxicity; monitor liver function tests Indications Indicated for the treatment of prostate cancer.For prevention of stuttering priapism (i.e., recurrent priapism). Contraindications Hypersensitivity Female patients (esp pregnant-may harm fetus) Adverse…