Enzalutamide FAQ
What is Enzalutamide?
It's a prescription drug used to treat patients with prostate cancer which no longer responds to other treatments.
Enzalutamide (MOA) Mechanism of Action
It works by blocking testosterone from reaching prostate cancer cells, which in turn may slow the growth of the cancer and even reduce it.
Enzalutamide Dosage
The recommended dose is 160 mg taken orally once daily.
Cost / Price of Enzalutamide
A supply of 120 40-mg capsules costs about $13,698, without health insurance.
Enzalutamide Generic
It's the generic name for Xtandi.
Enzalutamide Side Effects
Common side effects may include:
- weakness
- fatigue
- joint pain
- muscle stiffness or weakness
- weight loss
- loss of appetite
- headache
- dizziness
- burning, tingling, or numbness in the arms, hands, or feet
- reduced sense of touch or ability to feel sensation
- hot flashes
- trouble falling asleep or remaining asleep
- anxiety
- trouble recalling, thinking, or paying attention
- diarrhea
- constipation
- itching
- dry skin
- nosebleeds
- frequent urination
- taste changes
Enzalutamide Survival Rate
Median overall survival was 36 months versus 31 months in the placebo group.
