Apalutamide Benefits & Uses

Apalutamide is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines

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 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?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Apalutamide on the Liver?

Information about safety of Apalutamide for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Apalutamide on the Heart?

There is no research available on the side effects of Apalutamide on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

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, there is no any evidence that Apalutamide is addictive.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Apalutamide as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Apalutamide is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, the use of Apalutamide in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Apalutamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Apalutamide

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Apalutamide together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Apalutamide

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Apalutamide.

Unknown