Apnat 60mg (Apalutamide)

Apnat (Apalutamide 60mg) which is also known as Apalutamide generic, is prescribed as an androgen receptor inhibitor for the management of metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer and non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

Dosage for Apalutamide:

The recommended dosage for Apalutamide is 240mg (four 60mg tablets) to be taken orally once daily. The tablets should be swallowed whole, with or without food. Patients should also receive a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analog concurrently or should have had bilateral orchiectomy.

Apalutamide price in India

The cost of 120 tablets of Apalutamide 60mg on average is $14,670. However, in India, the generic version of Apalutamide costs only 8% of that amount.

Side Effects of Apalutamide:

Apalutamide may cause serious side effects including heart disease, stroke, or mini-stroke, bleeding in the brain, or blockage of arteries in the heart or brain. Patients should contact their healthcare provider immediately if they experience chest pain, shortness of breath, numbness or weakness on one side of the body, trouble talking or understanding, trouble seeing, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, or trouble walking. Apalutamide may also cause bones and muscles to weaken, increasing the risk of falls and fractures. Seizures may also occur during treatment with Apalutamide, and patients should avoid activities where a sudden loss of consciousness could cause harm. Common side effects of Apalutamide include fatigue, weight loss, joint pain, hypertension, rash, hot flashes, decreased appetite, diarrhea, falls, and fractures.

Apalutamide may also cause fertility problems in males, and patients should discuss concerns about fertility with their healthcare provider. Patients should not donate sperm during treatment with Apalutamide and for three months after the last dose.

For more prescribing information, patients should consult the "FDA Prescribing Information" or contact customer support.