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Enzalutamide

Androgen Receptor Inhibitor
Available on requestOncology
Presentations
3
Brands
1
Manufacturers
1
Available from stock
0

Enzalutamide is an androgen receptor inhibitor indicated for the treatment of patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC), among other approved uses. It is available as tablets and capsules for oral use. MedsAcross supplies Enzalutamide for export from India to licensed hospitals, importers and physicians acting for named patients, with the documents each country requires.

Information from the US FDA prescribing information, retrieved 12 November 2026. Not yet medically reviewed.How we review

Key facts

Pharmacological class
Androgen Receptor Inhibitor, Androgen Receptor Antagonists, Cytochrome P450 2C19 Inducers, Cytochrome P450 2C9 Inducers, Cytochrome P450 3A4 Inducers
ATC classification
L02BB04 Enzalutamide · Hormonal cancer treatments, subgroup L02B, subgroup L02BB
US FDA first approval
31 August 2012
EU status
Authorised
Orphan designation
No
WHO essential medicine
Not recorded
India (CDSCO)
Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists
Routes
Oral
Dosage forms
Tablet, Capsule
Identifiers
UNII 93T0T9GKNURxCUI 1307298CAS 915087-33-1DrugBank DB08899Q1996756

Clinical information

From the regulator-approved product information. Each section names its source.

Uses

XTANDI ® is indicated for the treatment of patients with: • castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) • metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC) • non‑metastatic castration‑sensitive prostate cancer (nmCSPC) with biochemical recurrence at high risk for metastasis (high-risk BCR) XTANDI is an androgen receptor inhibitor indicated for the treatment of patients with: • castration-resistant prostate cancer. • metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer. • non‑metastatic castration‑sensitive prostate cancer with biochemical recurrence at high risk for metastasis.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

How it works

Enzalutamide is an androgen receptor inhibitor that acts on different steps in the androgen receptor signaling pathway. Enzalutamide has been shown to competitively inhibit androgen binding to androgen receptors, and consequently, inhibits nuclear translocation of androgen receptors and their interaction with DNA. A major metabolite, N‑desmethyl enzalutamide, exhibited similar in vitro activity to enzalutamide. Enzalutamide decreased proliferation and induced cell death of prostate cancer cells in vitro, and decreased tumor volume in a mouse prostate cancer xenograft model.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Dosing overview

• Take XTANDI 160 mg administered orally once daily with or without food. • Advise patients to take each capsule or tablet whole with a sufficient amount of water to ensure that all medication is successfully swallowed. • Patients receiving XTANDI for castration-resistant prostate cancer, or metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer should also receive a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analog concurrently or should have had bilateral orchiectomy. • Patients with non-metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer with biochemical recurrence at high risk for metastasis may be treated with or without a GnRH analog.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Warnings and precautions

• Seizure occurred in 0.6% of patients receiving XTANDI. In patients with predisposing factors, seizures were reported in 2.2% of patients. Permanently discontinue XTANDI in patients who develop a seizure during treatment. • Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES): Discontinue XTANDI. • Hypersensitivity: Discontinue XTANDI. • Ischemic Heart Disease: Optimize management of cardiovascular risk factors. Discontinue XTANDI for Grade 3-4 adverse reactions. • Falls and Fractures: Evaluate patients for fracture and fall risk, and treat patients with bone-targeted agents according to established guidelines. • Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: XTANDI can cause fetal harm and loss of pregnancy. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Side effects

The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: • Seizure • Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) • Hypersensitivity • Ischemic Heart Disease • Falls and Fractures • Dysphagia or Choking The most common adverse reactions (≥ 10%) that occurred more frequently (≥ 2% over placebo) in the XTANDI-treated patients are musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, hot flush, constipation, decreased appetite, diarrhea, hypertension, hemorrhage, fall, fracture, and headache.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Interactions

• Strong CYP2C8 Inhibitors: Avoid strong CYP2C8 inhibitors. If coadministration cannot be avoided, reduce the dosage of XTANDI. • Strong CYP3A4 Inducers: Avoid strong CYP3A4 inducers. If coadministration cannot be avoided, increase the dosage of XTANDI. • Avoid coadministration with certain CYP3A4, CYP2C9, or CYP2C19 substrates for which a minimal decrease in concentration may lead to therapeutic failure of the substrate. In cases where active metabolites are formed, there may be increased exposure to the active metabolites.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Storage

Store XTANDI capsules and tablets at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) in a dry place and keep the container tightly closed. Excursions permitted from 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F).

Source: US FDA prescribing information

For healthcare professionals and buyers. This is not medical advice. Treatment decisions belong to the prescriber.

All presentations

3 presentations of Enzalutamide, sorted by availability.

MedicineManufacturerRegisterAvailability
Xtandi 40 mg capsuleOralAstellas PharmaUS FDAAvailable on request
Xtandi 40 mg tabletOralAstellas PharmaUS FDAAvailable on request
Xtandi 80 mg tabletOralAstellas PharmaUS FDAAvailable on request

Brands by market

1 brand names across 1 markets.

Brand names by country

United States

Manufacturers

Regulatory status

Approval facts from US FDA, EMA and CDSCO data, and registration status by country where we hold register data.

RegisterStatusSource
US FDAFirst approved 31 August 2012Drugs@FDA
EU (EMA)AuthorisedEMA medicines data
India (CDSCO)Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists—
AustriaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
BelgiumRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
BulgariaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
CroatiaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
CyprusRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
CzechiaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
DenmarkRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
EstoniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
FinlandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
FranceRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
GermanyRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
GreeceRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
HungaryRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
IcelandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
IrelandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
ItalyRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LatviaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LiechtensteinRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LithuaniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
LuxembourgRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
MaltaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
NetherlandsRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
NorwayRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
PolandRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
PortugalRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
RomaniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SlovakiaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SloveniaRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SpainRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
SwedenRegisteredEuropean Medicines Agency (central authorisation)Checked 12 November 2026
United StatesRegisteredUS FDA (NDC directory, openFDA)Checked 12 November 2026

Conditions

Conditions linked to Enzalutamide in public data. This is not a list of approved uses, see the clinical information.

Questions and answers

Is Enzalutamide available for export from India?

Yes, on request. MedsAcross lists 3 presentations of Enzalutamide and sources them for licensed hospitals, importers and physicians against valid import documents.

What brand names does Enzalutamide have?

The catalogue lists 1 brand names for Enzalutamide, including Xtandi.

Is Enzalutamide approved by the US FDA?

Yes. The US FDA first approved Enzalutamide on 31 August 2012, according to Drugs@FDA.

Is Enzalutamide authorised in the European Union?

Yes. Enzalutamide has a central EU marketing authorisation (status: authorised), according to European Medicines Agency data.

Does Enzalutamide need cold chain shipping?

No listed presentation of Enzalutamide is recorded as needing a cold chain. Storage conditions are shown on each presentation page.

Which ATC class is Enzalutamide in?

Enzalutamide is classified under ATC code L02BB04 (Enzalutamide).

References

  1. Xtandi prescribing information (Astellas Pharma). U.S. National Library of Medicine, DailyMed. Retrieved 28 July 2026
  2. Xtandi: European public assessment report (EPAR). European Medicines Agency. Retrieved 29 July 2026
  3. Enzalutamide Accordpharma: European public assessment report (EPAR). European Medicines Agency

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