XTANDI is a prescription medicine used to treat men with prostate cancer that:
- no longer responds to a hormone therapy or surgical treatment to lower testosterone
- has spread to other parts of the body and responds to a hormone therapy or surgical treatment to lower testosterone
OR
It is not known if XTANDI is safe and effective in females or children.
XTANDI frequently asked questions
You may have questions about XTANDI. Scroll down to find the answers to some frequently asked questions.
The generic name for XTANDI is enzalutamide.
XTANDI is a prescription medicine used to treat men with prostate cancer that:
- No longer responds to a hormone therapy or surgical treatment to lower testosterone
- Has spread to other parts of the body and responds to a hormone therapy or surgical treatment to lower testosterone
OR
It is not known if XTANDI is safe and effective in females or children. See how XTANDI may help.
XTANDI is a prescription medicine that is FDA‑approved to treat 3 types of prostate cancer:
- Metastatic castration‑sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC): prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body and responds to treatment to lower testosterone. Learn more about mCSPC.
- Metastatic castration‑resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC): prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body and no longer responds to treatment to lower testosterone. Learn more about mCRPC.
- Non‑metastatic castration‑resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC): prostate cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body and no longer responds to treatment to lower testosterone. Learn more about nmCSPC.
XTANDI is an androgen receptor inhibitor. Androgens are a group of hormones that includes testosterone. Androgen receptor inhibitors interfere with the connection between androgens and androgen receptors. This can help slow cancer cell growth. See how XTANDI works.
Androgen receptor inhibitors (also called antiandrogens or androgen receptor antagonists) are a class of drugs that are used to help keep prostate cancer cells from growing. They act by inhibiting androgen hormones, such as testosterone. See how XTANDI works.
XTANDI is an androgen receptor inhibitor; it is not a chemotherapy. Androgens are a group of hormones that includes testosterone. Androgen receptor inhibitors interfere with the connection between androgens and androgen receptors. This can help slow cancer cell growth. See how XTANDI works.
XTANDI is taken by mouth and is available in 2 dosage strengths: 40 mg and 80 mg.
Take XTANDI once a day, at the same time every day, with or without food. See how to take XTANDI.
XTANDI comes in both capsule and tablet formulations. Capsules are available in 40 mg capsules only. Smaller‑sized tablets are available in 2 dosage strengths: 40 mg and 80 mg tablets, giving you more options to meet your daily dose.
The recommended dose of XTANDI is 160 mg, taken once a day. However, your prescribed dosage may vary.
XTANDI tablets are animal‑free and do not contain gelatin.
Take XTANDI exactly as your doctor tells you. Take your prescribed dose once a day, at the same time each day. Your doctor may change your dose if needed. See how to take XTANDI.
XTANDI can be taken with or without food. See how to take XTANDI.
The most common side effects of XTANDI include:
- Weakness or feeling more tired than usual
- Back pain
- Hot flashes
- Constipation
- Joint pain
- Decreased appetite
- Diarrhea
- High blood pressure
It is not known if XTANDI is safe and effective in females or children. See how XTANDI may help.
XTANDI is a prescription medicine that you can get through a specialty pharmacy or the pharmacy in your doctor’s office. Find out how to get XTANDI.
XTANDI tablets cost the same as XTANDI capsules. If you need help paying for XTANDI, call XTANDI Support Solutions® at 1‑855‑8XTANDI (1‑855‑898‑2634) to speak to an access specialist who may help you find ways to pay for XTANDI. Learn more about XTANDI support solutions.
