Xtandi
Malignant neoplasm of prostate, Malignant Neoplasms
Treatment
16 Active Studies for Xtandi
Treatment for
Malignant neoplasm of prostate
What is Xtandi
Enzalutamide
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Enzalutamide is a medication approved by the FDA in 2012 to treat prostate cancer that has stopped responding to other treatments. It works by blocking androgen receptor proteins, which are involved in promoting the growth of certain types of cancer cells.
Xtandi
is the brand name
Xtandi Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Xtandi
Enzalutamide
2012
5
Effectiveness
How Xtandi Affects Patients
Enzalutamide is a drug used to treat prostate cancer that works by blocking testosterone and the hormone receptor that signals its activity. Over time, prostate cancer can become resistant to this treatment, but Enzalutamide was designed to target mutations that occur in these cases. Clinical trials have shown that Enzalutamide can reduce Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels for at least 12 weeks and also decrease the risk of death by 37% compared to a placebo.
How Xtandi works in the body
Enzalutamide is a drug that helps to stop cancer by blocking the effects of androgens (male hormones) in the body. It prevents androgens from binding to their receptors, from entering the nucleus of cells, and from interacting with DNA. Enzalutamide binds to androgen receptors more strongly than other drugs, and it is more effective at blocking the effects of androgens than the natural hormone dihydrotestosterone. This helps to stop the growth of cancer cells.
When to interrupt dosage
The advocated amount of Xtandi is contingent upon the diagnosed disorder. The exact dosage relies on the approach of administration (e.g. Capsule - Oral or Tablet - Oral) specified in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Malignant neoplasm of prostate
, 40.0 mg, 80.0 mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
Malignant Neoplasms
, 40.0 mg, 80.0 mg
, Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Xtandi.
Common Xtandi Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
1,2-Benzodiazepine
Major
The metabolism of 1,2-Benzodiazepine can be increased when combined with Enzalutamide.
3,5-diiodothyropropionic acid
Major
The metabolism of 3,5-diiodothyropropionic acid can be increased when combined with Enzalutamide.
5-androstenedione
Major
The metabolism of 5-androstenedione can be increased when combined with Enzalutamide.
6-O-benzylguanine
Major
The metabolism of 6-O-benzylguanine can be increased when combined with Enzalutamide.
7-ethyl-10-hydroxycamptothecin
Major
The metabolism of 7-ethyl-10-hydroxycamptothecin can be increased when combined with Enzalutamide.
Xtandi Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Enzalutamide can cause birth defects in developing mice when taken in doses of 10 or 30 mg/kg/day. These effects include increased post-implantation loss, birth defects like cleft palate, and decreased anogenital distance. In rats, a single dose of 30 mg/kg caused concentrations of the drug in the fetus that were about 0.3 times the concentration found in the mother's plasma. Studies show that men taking enzalutamide may experience reduction in fertility. Common side effects associated with taking enzalutamide include fatigue, back pain, diarrhea, joint pain, hot flashes, swelling, muscle
Xtandi Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Xtandi?
30 active trials are currently assessing the efficacy of Xtandi in alleviating Castration-related symptoms.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Malignant neoplasm of prostate
12 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Early Phase 1
Malignant Neoplasms
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 1
Xtandi Reviews: What are patients saying about Xtandi?
5
Patient Review
12/9/2014
Xtandi for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
5
Patient Review
9/21/2020
Xtandi for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
5
Patient Review
6/29/2013
Xtandi for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
5
Patient Review
12/4/2020
Xtandi for castration-resistant prostate cancer
4
Patient Review
7/15/2013
Xtandi for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
4
Patient Review
9/10/2020
Xtandi for metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer
3.7
Patient Review
6/5/2016
Xtandi for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
3.3
Patient Review
10/12/2017
Xtandi for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
3
Patient Review
7/22/2016
Xtandi for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
2.7
Patient Review
7/23/2018
Xtandi for malignant tumor or cancer
2.7
Patient Review
6/22/2016
Xtandi for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
1.7
Patient Review
1/23/2022
Xtandi for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Patient Q&A Section about xtandi
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Does Xtandi cure prostate cancer?
"Xtandi is a hormone therapy used to treat advanced prostate cancer. It can't cure prostate cancer, but it can control it by slowing the progression and spread of the disease."
Answered by AI
What are the side effect of Xtandi?
"If you experience any of the following serious side effects while taking Xtandi, tell your doctor immediately: severe low back pain, difficulty walking or standing, weakness in your lower body, severe and worsening numbness or tingling, sudden loss of bladder or bowel control, fever, cough with yellow or green mucus, stabbing chest pain."
Answered by AI
Is Xtandi a form of chemotherapy?
"XTANDI is a drug that inhibits the androgen receptor. Androgens are a group of hormones that includes testosterone. Androgen receptor inhibitors block the androgen receptor so that androgens cannot attach to them. This can help slow cancer cell growth."
Answered by AI
What does the drug Xtandi do?
"XTANDI is a prescription medicine used to treat men with prostate cancer. XTANDI is for men who have cancer that no longer responds to a hormone therapy or surgical treatment to lower testosterone, or who have cancer that has spread to other parts of the body and who respond to a hormone therapy or surgical treatment to lower testosterone."
Answered by AI
How long does Xtandi extend life?
"The AFFIRM trial showed that Xtandi extends life by an average of 5 months. Out of all the people in the trial who were taking Xtandi, the median overall survival time was 18.4 months. This is compared to the placebo group, whose median overall survival time was only 13.6 months. This difference is statistically significant (p<0.001)."
Answered by AI
Can Xtandi cure cancer?
"Xtandi (enzalutamide) is a hormone therapy used to treat advanced prostate cancer. It doesn't cure prostate cancer, but can control its progression and spread by slowing it down - often for several years."
Answered by AI