Enzalutamide (Xtandi)
In clinical trials.
General information
Class/mechanism: Antiandrogen, androgen receptor signaling inhibitor (ARSI). Enzalutamide competitively inhibits testosterone from binding to the androgen receptor, interferes with translocation of the androgen receptor to the nucleus, and inhibits binding to DNA.[1]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a
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Clinical trials
- AFFIRM: Safety and Efficacy Study of MDV3100 in Patients With Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Who Have Been Previously Treated With Docetaxel-based Chemotherapy (AFFIRM)
- PREVAIL: A Safety and Efficacy Study of Oral MDV3100 in Chemotherapy-Naive Patients With Progressive Metastatic Prostate Cancer (PREVAIL)
Patient drug information
No information available.