Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Apalutamide Tablet
Apalutamide Tablet
| Generic name | Apalutamide |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Androgen receptor inhibitor (anti-androgen) |
| Forms | Tablet, 60 mg, Tablet, 240 mg |
Apalutamide is a prescription medicine that blocks the action of androgens (male hormones like testosterone) to slow the growth and spread of prostate cancer. It is used in men only, alongside ongoing testosterone-lowering treatment.
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