Generic name: enzalutamide
Dosage form: capsules (40mg), tablets (40mg, 80mg)
Drug classes: Antiandrogens, Hormones / antineoplastics

What is Xtandi?

• Xtandi is an androgen receptor inhibitor used to treat certain prostate cancers. It works by preventing the actions of androgens (male hormones) to help control cancer growth and decrease tumor size.
• Xtandi is prescribe when prostate cancer no longer responds to hormone therapy or surgical treatment. It is also used when prostate cancer has spread to other parts of the body and responds to hormone therapy or surgery to lower testosterone. Additionally, Xtandi is use in patients whose cancer has not spread but are at high risk of metastasis.