Description and Brand Names
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US Brand Name
- Xtandi
Descriptions
Enzalutamide is used to treat castration-resistant prostate cancer (prostate cancer that is resistant to medical or surgical treatments that lower testosterone). It works to stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking the effects of androgen hormones (eg, testosterone). Enzalutamide is an antiandrogen cancer medicine.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2019
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