Prostate and other male cancers:
Indications for: ERLEADA
Metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer. Non-metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Adult Dosage:
Swallow whole (alternate methods of administration if difficulty swallowing tab; see full labeling). Take with or without food. 240mg once daily. Give concurrent GnRH analog or patient should have had bilateral orchiectomy. Dose modifications: see full labeling.
Children Dosage:
Not established.
ERLEADA Warnings/Precautions:
Monitor for ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disorders; consider discontinuation for Grade 3/4 events. Manage CV risk factors (eg, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia) optimally. Risk of seizures; permanently discontinue if occurs. Evaluate for fracture risk (monitor/manage based on guidelines; consider bone-targeted agents) and fall risk (esp. elderly). Monitor for severe cutaneous adverse reactions; interrupt therapy if suspected; permanently discontinue if confirmed. Embryo-fetal toxicity. Advise males (w. female partners of reproductive potential) to use effective contraception during and for 3 months after the last dose.
ERLEADA Classification:
Androgen receptor inhibitor.
ERLEADA Interactions:
Potentiated by strong CYP2C8 or CYP3A4 inhibitors; reduce dose based on tolerability. Antagonizes drugs metabolized by CYP3A4, CYP2C19, or CYP2C9; use alternatives when possible. Caution with concomitant P-gp, BCRP, OATP1B1, or UGT substrates.
Adverse Reactions:
Fatigue, arthralgia, rash, decreased appetite, fall, weight decreased, hypertension, hot flush, diarrhea, fracture; ischemic CV events, cerebrovascular disorders, severe cutaneous adverse reactions (eg, SJS, TEN, DRESS).
Drug Elimination:
Renal (65%), fecal (24%). Half-life: ~3 days.
Generic Drug Availability:
NO
How Supplied:
Tabs 60mg—120; 240mg—30
