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Drug Name | Apalutamide |
Trade Name | Erleada |
Synonyms | ARN-509|JNJ-56021927 |
Drug Descriptions |
Erleada (apalutamide) is a second-generation antiandgrogen, that binds to the androgen receptor (AR) and inhibits downstream signaling, potentially resulting in decreased growth of AR-expressing tumors (PMID: 22266222, PMID: 23337756). Erleada (apalutamide) is FDA approved for use in patients with non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (FDA.gov). |
DrugClasses | Hormone - Anti-androgens 54 |
CAS Registry Number | 956104-40-8 |
NCIT ID | C92574 |