Apaluside Apalutamide Tablets

Apalutamide is used to treat certain types of prostate cancer (cancer in men that begins in the prostate [a male reproductive gland]) and has spread to other parts of the body or that has not spread to other parts of the body but has not been helped by other medical treatments. Apalutamide is in a class of medications called androgen receptor inhibitors. It works by blocking the effects of androgen (a male reproductive hormone) to stop the growth and spread of cancer cells.

Apalutamide comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken with or without food once a day. Take apalutamide at around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take apalutamide exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Swallow the tablet(s) whole; do not split, chew, or crush them. If you cannot swallow the tablet(s) whole, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Carefully read the manufacturer's instructions for use that comes with the medication. These instructions describe how to prepare and take a dose of apalutamide tablets if you can not swallow them whole. Be sure to ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions.

Apalutamide tablets may also be given in certain types of feeding tubes. If you have a feeding tube, ask your doctor how you should take the medication. Follow your doctor's directions carefully.

Your doctor may decrease your dose or temporarily or permanently stop your treatment if you experience serious side effects during your treatment. Be sure to talk to your doctor about how you are feeling during your treatment with apalutamide.

If your doctor has prescribed another medication such as goserelin (Zoladex), histrelin (Supprelin LA, Vantas), leuprolide (Camcevi, Eligard, Fensolvi, Lupron), or triptorelin (Trelstar, Triptodur) to treat your prostate cancer, you will need to continue receiving this medication during your treatment with apalutamide.

Continue to take apalutamide even if you feel well. Do not stop taking apalutamide without talking to your doctor.

Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.