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Drugs for Treatment of Prostate Cancer

Are you searching for medications to treat 'Prostate Cancer'? Welcome to this section, which serves as a repository for medications that are relevant to the treatment of Prostate Cancer. The page includes both the generic and brand names and can be an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals and individuals who wish to get an insight on different medication options.
Click on a medication below to view details including brand names, prices, dosages, side effects, and administration guidelines.
Additionally, a FAQs section is available for each medication, addressing popular inquiries and providing deeper insights into its use for Prostate Cancer management.
We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or for any additional clarifications.
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Brand Names and Generic Names of Drugs for Treatment of Prostate Cancer

Abarelix

Abarelix is used to treat prostate cancer for reducing the symptoms and to increase the quality of life in patients.

Abiraterone Acetate

Abiraterone acetate is used along with prednisolone (corticosteroid) for treating a type of prostate cancer called metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) previously called hormone-resistant cancer.
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Apalutamide

Apalutamide is a nonsteroidal antiandrogen agent or an androgen receptor inhibitor which is prescribed to treat adult male patients suffering from non-metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer.
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Cabazitaxel

Cabazitaxel is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for prostate cancer with prednisone.

Capromab Pendetide

Capromab Pendetide is a mouse antibody, prescribed for prostate cancer.

Cyproterone Tablet

Cyproterone Tablet is an antiandrogen, prescribed for prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, priapism, hypersexuality, and hirsutism.

Degarelix

Degarelix is a man-made form of a protein, prescribed for prostate cancer.

Enzalutamide

Enzalutamide is an androgen receptor inhibitor, prescribed for prostate cancer.

Goserelin

Goserelin is a synthetic analogue of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist, used to suppress production of the sex hormones (testosterone and estrogen), prescribed for the treatment of endometriosis, breast and prostate cancer.
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Histrelin Acetate

Histrelin Acetate is an analog of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), prescribed for children with central precocious puberty and also for hormone-sensitive cancers of the prostate in men and uterine fibroids in women.

Nilutamide

Nilutamide is an antiandrogen, prescribed for prostate cancer.
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Relugolix

Relugolix is approved for treating adults with advanced prostate cancer.

Sipuleucel-T Suspension

Sipuleucel-T Suspension is an autologous blood cell and immune cell activator combination, prescribed for advanced prostate cancer.

Triptorelin

Triptorelin is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist, prescribed for prostate cancer.



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