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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 57 |
| CAS Registry Number | 956104-40-8 |
| NCIT ID | C92574 |