Generic name:apalutamide [ AP-a-LOOT-a-mide ]
Drug classes:Antiandrogens, Hormones / antineoplastics
What is Erleada?
Erleada is an anti-androgen. It works in the body by preventing the actions of androgens (male hormones).
Erleada is used to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic) and is also being treated with another medicine or with surgery.
This medicine is also used to treat prostate cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body, after surgery or other cancer treatments did not work or have stopped working.
Erleada is used together with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) or with surgical castration (removal of the testicles).
Warnings
Although Erleada is not for use by women, this medicine can cause birth defects if a woman is exposed to it during pregnancy.
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
Erleada is not for use by women or children.
This medicine can harm an unborn baby or cause miscarriage. Apalutamide can also harm an unborn baby if the father is taking this medicine at the time of conception or during pregnancy.
Use effective birth control if your sex partner is able to become pregnant. Use condoms if your sex partner is pregnant. Keep using effective birth control and condoms for at least 3 months after your last dose of Erleada.
Apalutamide may affect fertility (your ability to have children). However, it is important to use birth control to prevent pregnanc...
