Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Apalutamide Tablet

Apalutamide Tablet

Generic nameApalutamide
Drug classAndrogen receptor inhibitor (anti-androgen)
FormsTablet, 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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