Apalutamide Benefits & Uses

Apalutamide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Prostate Cancer

Apalutamide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Male)	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Apalutamide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Apalutamide is used -

Common

Swelling
Fatigue

Apalutamide Related Warnings

Is the use of Apalutamide safe for pregnant women?

Not Used by Women

Not Used By Women
Is the use of Apalutamide safe during breastfeeding?

Not Used by Women

Not Used By Women
What is the effect of Apalutamide on the Kidneys?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Apalutamide on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Apalutamide will cause side effects on kidney or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Apalutamide on the Liver?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Apalutamide on the liver, information on safety of Apalutamide for liver is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Apalutamide on the Heart?

Side effects of Apalutamide on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Apalutamide with Other Drugs

Apalutamide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ledipasvir,Sofosbuvir

Sofosbuvir

Tramadol

Daclatasvir

Bupropion

Abiraterone Acetate

Ledipasvir

Frequently asked Questions about Apalutamide

Is this Apalutamide habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Apalutamide.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Apalutamide, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Apalutamide can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Apalutamide only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Apalutamide for mental disorders.

No

Apalutamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Apalutamide

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Apalutamide with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Apalutamide

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Apalutamide with alcohol.

Unknown