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ERLEADA

Apalutamide · Tablet, Film Coated

Prescription NDA TE AB RLD Official labelling
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Overview

Brand name
ERLEADA
Generic name
Apalutamide
Dosage form
Tablet, Film Coated
Route
Oral
Marketing category
NDA · NDA
Labeler
Janssen Products, LP
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
2
NDC product codes
2
Packages
4
Data completeness
76% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Apalutamide 240 mg/1 1999581 —
Apalutamide 60 mg/1 1999581 —

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Tablet, Film Coated
Route of administration
Oral
Presentations
6

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
210951
Application type
NDA · New Drug Application
Approval date
February 14, 2018
Sponsor
JANSSEN BIOTECH
Products on application
2
Submissions recorded
16
Products approved under application 210951.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
210951-001 ERLEADA TABLET APALUTAMIDE Prescription AB RLD
210951-002 ERLEADA TABLET APALUTAMIDE Prescription — RLD RS

Therapeutic equivalence

Source: Orange Book
TE code
AB
Reference Listed Drug
Yes
Reference Standard
Yes

What this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated by in vivo or in vitro testing

Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.

Patents and exclusivity

Source: Orange Book
Patent listings submitted under 21 U.S.C. 355(b)(1) and (c)(2).
Patent Expires Product Substance Use code Submitted
8802689 March 27, 2027 001 No U-2237 March 5, 2018
8802689 March 27, 2027 001 No U-2624 March 5, 2018
9987261 March 27, 2027 001 No October 18, 2018
9388159 March 27, 2027 001 Yes March 5, 2018
8802689 March 27, 2027 002 No U-2237 February 27, 2023
8802689 March 27, 2027 002 No U-2624 February 27, 2023
9987261 March 27, 2027 002 No February 27, 2023
9388159 March 27, 2027 002 Yes February 27, 2023
8445507 February 14, 2032 001 Yes U-2624 March 5, 2018
8445507 February 14, 2032 001 Yes U-2237 March 5, 2018
8445507 February 14, 2032 002 Yes U-2237 February 27, 2023
8445507 February 14, 2032 002 Yes U-2624 February 27, 2023
9481663 June 4, 2033 001 Yes U-2624 March 5, 2018
9481663 June 4, 2033 001 Yes U-2237 March 5, 2018
9481663 June 4, 2033 002 Yes U-2624 February 27, 2023
9481663 June 4, 2033 002 Yes U-2237 February 27, 2023
9884054 September 23, 2033 001 No U-2237 March 5, 2018
RE50642 September 23, 2033 001 No U-4450 April 2, 2026
RE49353 September 23, 2033 001 No U-2381 January 12, 2023
10849888 September 23, 2033 001 No U-3013 January 5, 2021
RE50642 September 23, 2033 002 No U-4450 April 2, 2026
RE49353 September 23, 2033 002 No U-2381 February 27, 2023
10849888 September 23, 2033 002 No U-3013 February 27, 2023
9884054 September 23, 2033 002 No U-2237 February 27, 2023
12303493 December 3, 2035 001 No June 16, 2025
12303493 December 3, 2035 002 No June 16, 2025
10702508 April 30, 2038 001 No U-3012 January 5, 2021
10702508 April 30, 2038 002 No U-3012 February 27, 2023
12303497 January 30, 2040 001 No U-4448 June 16, 2025
11963952 January 30, 2040 001 No U-3901 April 26, 2024
12303497 January 30, 2040 001 No U-4494 June 16, 2025
12303497 January 30, 2040 002 No U-4448 June 16, 2025
11963952 January 30, 2040 002 No U-3901 April 26, 2024
12303497 January 30, 2040 002 No U-4494 June 16, 2025
11723898 January 14, 2041 001 No U-4449 April 2, 2026
11723898 January 14, 2041 002 No U-4449 April 2, 2026

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 210951.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 24 Labeling Approved June 29, 2026 Standard
Supplement 21 Labeling Approved March 5, 2026 Standard
Supplement 16 Labeling Approved August 2, 2024 Standard
Supplement 17 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved July 9, 2024 N/A
Supplement 14 Efficacy Approved December 19, 2023 Standard
Supplement 11 Labeling Approved February 17, 2023 Standard
Supplement 10 Labeling Approved November 8, 2022 Standard
Supplement 9 Labeling Approved November 8, 2022 Standard
Supplement 7 Labeling Approved April 26, 2022 Standard
Supplement 6 Efficacy Approved September 7, 2021 Standard
Supplement 5 Labeling Approved July 14, 2021 Standard
Supplement 4 Efficacy Approved November 20, 2020 Priority
Supplement 3 Labeling Approved September 1, 2020 Standard
Supplement 2 Labeling Approved July 10, 2020 Standard
Supplement 1 Efficacy Approved September 17, 2019 Priority
Original application 1 Type 1 - New Molecular Entity Approved February 14, 2018 Priority

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · July 6, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · July 2, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · March 12, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · March 9, 2026
  • 0 · Supplement · August 8, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · August 5, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · July 12, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · July 10, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · December 20, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · December 20, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · March 1, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · February 17, 2023
  • 0 · Supplement · November 10, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · November 10, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · November 9, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · November 9, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · April 27, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · April 26, 2022
  • 0 · Supplement · September 10, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · September 8, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · July 16, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · July 15, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · November 25, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · November 23, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · September 4, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · September 2, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · July 14, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · July 13, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · September 18, 2019
  • 0 · Supplement · September 17, 2019

Prescribing information

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Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260702). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20260702

Recent Major Changes

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Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 , 2.2 , 2.3 ) 03/2026 Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 ) 06/2026

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ERLEADA is indicated for the treatment of patients with Metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC) Non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC) ERLEADA is an androgen receptor inhibitor indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer. ( 1 ) non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. ( 1 )

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ERLEADA 240 mg orally once daily. Swallow tablets whole. ERLEADA can be taken with or without food. ( 2.1 ) The recommended ERLEADA dosage in patients with severe hepatic impairment is 120 mg orally once daily. ( 2.3 ) Patients should also receive a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analog concurrently or should have had bilateral orchiectomy. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of ERLEADA is 240 mg orally once daily. ERLEADA can be taken with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Swallow the tablet(s) whole. Do not crush or split tablet(s). Patients should also receive a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analog concurrently or should have had a bilateral orchiectomy. 2.2 Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions If Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions, or other intolerable adverse reactions occur, withhold ERLEADA. Consider permanent discontinuation of ERLEADA for Grade 3 or 4 cerebrovascular and ischemic cardiovascular events [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Permanently discontinue ERLEADA for severe ILD/pneumonitis or if no other potential causes of ILD/pneumonitis are identified, or confirmed SCARs, or for other Grade 4 skin reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5 , 5.6) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . For other adverse reactions, including those that may be related to increased exposure to ERLEADA due to drug interactions [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] , resume ERLEADA at the same dose or at a reduced dose (180 mg or 120 mg) when symptoms improve to less than or equal to Grade 1 or original grade, if warranted. If the ERLEADA dose was reduced for an adverse reaction while receiving a drug that increases exposure to ERLEADA, consider resuming the previously tolerated dose after the drug has been discontinued for at least 3 half-lives. 2.3 Recommended Dosage in Patients with Severe Hepatic Impairment The recommended dosage of ERLEADA for patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C) is 120 mg orally once daily [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . 2.4 Alternate Methods of Administration Disperse Tablet(s) in Water and Administer with Orange Juice, Applesauce, or Additional Water For patients who cannot swallow tablets whole, the recommended dose of ERLEADA tablet(s) can be dispersed in non-carbonated water and then administered with either orange juice, applesauce, or additional water as follows: Place the entire prescribed dose of ERLEADA tablet(s) in a cup. Do not crush or split the tablet(s). For one 240 mg tablet: Add about 2 teaspoons (10 mL) of non-carbonated water to make sure that the tablet is completely immersed in water. For 60 mg tablets (prescribed dose of 240 mg, 180 mg, or 120 mg): Add about 4 teaspoons (20 mL) of non-carbonated water to make sure that the tablets are completely immersed in water. Wait 2 minutes until the tablet(s) are broken up and spread out, then stir the mixture. Add 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of either orange juice, applesauce, or additional water and stir the mixture. Swallow the mixture immediately. Rinse the cup with enough water to make sure the whole dose is taken and drink it immediately. Do not store ERLEADA that is mixed with non-carbonated water, orange juice, or applesauce for later use. Administer Tablet(s) Through a Feeding Tube ERLEADA tablet(s) can be administered through a feeding tube 8 French or greater as follows: For one 240 mg tablet: Place the tablet in the barrel of the syringe (use at least a 20 mL syringe) and draw up 10 mL of non-carbonated water into the syringe. For 60 mg tablets (prescribed dose of 240 mg, 180 mg, or 120 mg): Place the entire prescribed dose of ERLEADA tablets in the barrel of the syringe (use at least a 50 mL syringe) and draw up 20 mL of non-carbonated water into the syringe. Wait 10 minutes and then shake vigorously to disperse contents completely. Administer immediately through the feeding tube. Refill the syringe wi …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets: 240 mg: bluish grey to grey, oval, film-coated and debossed with "E240" on one side. 60 mg: slightly yellowish to greyish green, oblong, film-coated and debossed with "AR 60" on one side. Tablets: 240 mg ( 3 ) Tablets: 60 mg ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. ( 4 ) None.

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Cerebrovascular and ischemic cardiovascular events occurred in patients receiving ERLEADA. Monitor for signs and symptoms of cerebrovascular disorders and ischemic heart disease. Optimize management of cardiovascular risk factors. ( 5.1 ). Fractures occurred in patients receiving ERLEADA. Evaluate patients for fracture risk and treat patients with bone-targeted agents according to established guidelines. ( 5.2 ) Falls occurred in patients receiving ERLEADA with increased incidence in the elderly. Evaluate patients for fall risk. ( 5.3 ) Seizure occurred in 0.4% of patients receiving ERLEADA. Permanently discontinue ERLEADA in patients who develop a seizure during treatment. ( 5.4 ) Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCARs), including Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), occurred in patients treated with ERLEADA. Interrupt ERLEADA if signs or symptoms of SCARs develop. Permanently discontinue if SCARs are confirmed. ( 5.5 ) Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/pneumonitis occurred in patients treated with ERLEADA. Withhold ERLEADA for suspected ILD/pneumonitis. Permanently discontinue ERLEADA in patients with severe ILD/pneumonitis or if no other potential causes of ILD/pneumonitis are identified. ( 2.2 , 5.6 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: ERLEADA can cause fetal harm. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception. ( 5.7 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) Interference with Immunoassay Measurement of Digoxin: ERLEADA can interfere with certain digoxin immunoassays, resulting in falsely elevated digoxin plasma concentration results. ( 5.8 , 7.3 ) 5.1 Cerebrovascular and Ischemic Cardiovascular Events Cerebrovascular and ischemic cardiovascular events, including events leading to death, occurred in patients receiving ERLEADA. Monitor for signs and symptoms of ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular disorders. Optimize management of cardiovascular risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, or dyslipidemia. Consider discontinuation of ERLEADA for Grade 3 and 4 events. In a randomized study (SPARTAN) of patients with nmCRPC, ischemic cardiovascular events occurred in 3.7% of patients treated with ERLEADA and 2% of patients treated with placebo. In a randomized study (TITAN) in patients with mCSPC, ischemic cardiovascular events occurred in 4.4% of patients treated with ERLEADA and 1.5% of patients treated with placebo. Across the SPARTAN and TITAN studies, 4 patients (0.3%) treated with ERLEADA, and 2 patients (0.2%) treated with placebo died from an ischemic cardiovascular event. In the SPARTAN study, cerebrovascular events occurred in 2.5% of patients treated with ERLEADA and 1% of patients treated with placebo [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . In the TITAN study, cerebrovascular events occurred in 1.9% of patients treated with ERLEADA and 2.1% of patients treated with placebo. Across the SPARTAN and TITAN studies, 3 patients (0.2%) treated with ERLEADA, and 2 patients (0.2%) treated with placebo died from a cerebrovascular event. Patients with history of unstable angina, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, stroke, or transient ischemic attack within six months of randomization were excluded from the SPARTAN and TITAN studies. 5.2 Fractures Fractures occurred in patients receiving ERLEADA. Evaluate patients for fracture risk. Monitor and manage patients at risk for fractures according to established treatment guidelines and consider use of bone-targeted agents. In a randomized study (SPARTAN) of patients with non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, fractures occurred in 12% of patients treated with ERLEADA and in 7% of patients treated with placebo. Grade 3–4 fractures occurred in 2.7% of patients treated with ERLEADA and in 0.8% of patients treated with placebo. The median time to onset of fracture was 314 days (range: 20 to 953 days) for patients treated with ERLEADA. …

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Cerebrovascular and Ischemic Cardiovascular Events [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Fractures [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Falls [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Seizure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCARs) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] . Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] . The most common adverse reactions (≥10%) are fatigue, arthralgia, rash, decreased appetite, fall, weight decreased, hypertension, hot flush, diarrhea, and fracture. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Janssen Products, LP at 1-800-526-7736 (1-800-JANSSEN) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trial Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The most common adverse reactions (≥ 10%) that occurred more frequently in the ERLEADA-treated patients (≥ 2% over placebo) from the randomized placebo-controlled clinical trials (TITAN and SPARTAN) were fatigue, arthralgia, rash, decreased appetite, fall, weight decreased, hypertension, hot flush, diarrhea, and fracture. Metastatic Castration-sensitive Prostate Cancer (mCSPC) TITAN, a randomized (1:1), double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center clinical study, enrolled patients who had mCSPC. In this study, patients received either ERLEADA at a dose of 240 mg daily or placebo. All patients in the TITAN study received a concomitant gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analog or had prior bilateral orchiectomy. The median duration of exposure was 20 months (range: 0 to 34 months) in patients who received ERLEADA and 18 months (range: 0.1 to 34 months) in patients who received placebo. Ten patients (1.9%) who were treated with ERLEADA died from adverse reactions. The reasons for death were ischemic cardiovascular events (n=3), acute kidney injury (n=2), cardio-respiratory arrest (n=1), sudden cardiac death (n=1), respiratory failure (n=1), cerebrovascular accident (n=1), and large intestinal ulcer perforation (n=1). ERLEADA was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 8% of patients, most commonly from rash (2.3%). Adverse reactions leading to dose interruption or reduction of ERLEADA occurred in 23% of patients; the most frequent (>1%) were rash, fatigue, and hypertension. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 20% of ERLEADA-treated patients and 20% in patients receiving placebo. Table 1 shows adverse reactions occurring in ≥10% on the ERLEADA arm in TITAN that occurred with a ≥2% absolute increase in frequency compared to placebo. Table 2 shows laboratory abnormalities that occurred in ≥15% of patients, and more frequently (>5%) in the ERLEADA arm compared to placebo. Table 1: Adverse Reactions in TITAN (mCSPC) ERLEADA N=524 Placebo N=527 System/Organ Class Adverse reaction All Grades % Grade 3–4 % All Grades % Grade 3–4 % Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders Arthralgia Per the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Reactions (CTCAE), the highest severity for these events is Grade 3. 17 0.4 15 0.9 Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Rash Includes rash, rash maculo-papular, rash generalized, urticaria, rash pruritic, rash macular, conjunctivitis, erythema multiforme, rash papular, skin exfoliation, genital rash, rash erythematous, stomatitis, drug eruption, lichenoid eruption, mouth ulceration, rash pustular, blister, papule, pemphigoid, skin erosion, dermatitis, and rash vesicular. 28 6 9 0.6 Pruritus 11 0.2 4.6 0.2 Vascular disorders Hot flush 23 0 16 0 Hypertension 18 8 16 9 Additional adverse reactions of interest occurring in less than 10% of patients treated with ERLEADA included diarrhea (9% versus 6% on placebo), m …

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Concomitant use with medications that are sensitive substrates of CYP3A4, CYP2C19, CYP2C9, UGT, P-gp, BCRP, or OATP1B1 may result in loss of activity of these medications. ( 7.2 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on ERLEADA Strong CYP2C8 or CYP3A4 Inhibitors Reduce the ERLEADA dose as recommended for adverse reactions [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . Co-administration of a strong CYP2C8 or CYP3A4 inhibitor is predicted to increase the steady-state exposure of the active moieties (sum of unbound apalutamide plus the potency-adjusted unbound N-desmethyl-apalutamide). 7.2 Effect of ERLEADA on Other Drugs Substrates of CYP3A4, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, P-gp, BCRP, or OATP1B1 Refer to the Prescribing Information for these substrates. Consider alternative agents when possible or evaluate for loss of activity of the substrate if concomitant use cannot be avoided. Apalutamide is a strong inducer of CYP3A4 and CYP2C19, a weak inducer of CYP2C9, and an inducer of P-gp, BCRP, and OATP1B1. Apalutamide decreases exposure of substrates of CYP3A4, CYP2C19, CYP2C9, P-gp, BCRP, or OATP1B1 [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] , which may decrease the effectiveness of these substrates. 7.3 Laboratory Test Interference ERLEADA can interfere with certain digoxin immunoassays (e.g., Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassays), resulting in falsely elevated digoxin plasma concentration results. Notify the laboratory conducting the digoxin plasma concentration assay to use an appropriate method in patients receiving ERLEADA and digoxin [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] .

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary The safety and efficacy of ERLEADA have not been established in females. Based on findings from animals and its mechanism of action, ERLEADA can cause fetal harm and loss of pregnancy when administered to a pregnant female [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ] . There are no available data on ERLEADA use in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. In an animal reproduction study, oral administration of apalutamide to pregnant rats during and after organogenesis resulted in fetal abnormalities and embryo-fetal lethality at maternal exposures ≥ 2 times the human clinical exposure (AUC) at the recommended dose (see Data ) . Data Animal Data In a pilot embryo-fetal developmental toxicity study in rats, apalutamide caused developmental toxicity when administered at oral doses of 25, 50 or 100 mg/kg/day throughout and after the period of organogenesis (gestational days 6–20). Findings included embryo-fetal lethality (resorptions) at doses ≥50 mg/kg/day, decreased fetal anogenital distance, misshapen pituitary gland, and skeletal variations (unossified phalanges, supernumerary short thoracolumbar rib(s), and small, incomplete ossification, and/or misshapen hyoid bone) at ≥25 mg/kg/day. A dose of 100 mg/kg/day caused maternal toxicity. The doses tested in rats resulted in systemic exposures (AUC) approximately 2, 4 and 6 times, respectively, the AUC in patients. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary The safety and efficacy of ERLEADA have not been established in females. There are no data on the presence of apalutamide or its metabolites in human milk, the effect on the breastfed child, or the effect on milk production. 8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Contraception Males Based on the mechanism of action and findings in an animal reproduction study, advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 3 months after the last dose of ERLEADA [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Infertility Males Based on animal studies, ERLEADA may impair fertility in males of reproductive potential [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1) ] . 8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of ERLEADA in pediatric patients have not been established. 8.5 Geriatric Use Of the 1327 patients who received ERLEADA in clinical studies, 19% of patients were less than 65 years, 41% of patients were 65 years to 74 years, and 40% were 75 years and over. No overall differences in effectiveness were observed between older and younger patients. Of patients treated with ERLEADA (n=1073), Grade 3–4 adverse reactions occurred in 39% of patients younger than 65 years, 41% of patients 65–74 years, and 49% of patients 75 years or older. Falls in patients receiving ERLEADA with androgen deprivation therapy was elevated in the elderly, occurring in 8% of patients younger than 65 years, 10% of patients 65–74 years, and 19% of patients 75 years or older. 8.6 Hepatic Impairment The recommended ERLEADA dosage in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) is lower than the recommended dosage in patients with normal hepatic function [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) ] . No dosage modification is recommended for patients with mild (Child-Pugh A) or moderate (Child-Pugh B) hepatic impairment [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Apalutamide is an Androgen Receptor (AR) inhibitor that binds directly to the ligand-binding domain of the AR. Apalutamide inhibits AR nuclear translocation, inhibits DNA binding, and impedes AR-mediated transcription. A major metabolite, N-desmethyl apalutamide, is a less potent inhibitor of AR, and exhibited one-third the activity of apalutamide in an in vitro transcriptional reporter assay. Apalutamide administration caused decreased tumor cell proliferation and increased apoptosis leading to decreased tumor volume in mouse xenograft models of prostate cancer.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION Apalutamide, the active ingredient of ERLEADA, is an androgen receptor inhibitor. Each ERLEADA tablet contains either 60 mg or 240 mg of apalutamide. The chemical name is (4-[7-(6-Cyano-5-trifluoromethylpyridin-3-yl)-8-oxo-6-thioxo-5,7-diazaspiro[3.4]oct-5-yl]-2-fluoro-N-methylbenzamide). Apalutamide is a white to slightly yellow powder. Apalutamide is practically insoluble in aqueous media over a wide range of pH values. The molecular weight is 477.44 and molecular formula is C 21 H 15 F 4 N 5 O 2 S. The structural formula is: ERLEADA ® (apalutamide) tablets are available in 240 mg tablets and 60 mg tablets with the following inactive ingredients: 240 mg film-coated tablets: colloidal anhydrous silica, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose-acetate succinate, silicified microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate. The coating contains glyceryl monocaprylocaprate, iron oxide black, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide, and vinyl alcohol grafted copolymer. 60 mg film-coated tablets: colloidal anhydrous silica, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose-acetate succinate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and silicified microcrystalline cellulose. The coating contains iron oxide black, iron oxide yellow, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, and titanium dioxide. Chemical Structure

10 OVERDOSAGE There is no known specific antidote for apalutamide overdose. In the event of an overdose, stop ERLEADA, undertake general supportive measures until clinical toxicity has been diminished or resolved.

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING ERLEADA ® (apalutamide) tablets are available in the strengths and packages listed below: ERLEADA ® 240 mg Tablets Film coated, bluish grey to grey, oval-shaped tablets debossed with "E240" on one side. NDC Number 59676‐604‐30 - 30 tablets available in bottles with a silica gel desiccant and has a child-resistant closure ERLEADA ® 60 mg Tablets Film coated, slightly yellowish to greyish green, oblong-shaped tablets debossed with "AR 60" on one side. NDC Number 59676‐600‐12 - 120 tablets available in bottles with a silica gel desiccant and has a child-resistant closure Storage and Handling Store at 20 °C to 25 °C (68 °F to 77 °F); excursions permitted to 15 °C to 30 °C (59 °F to 86 °F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] . Store in original package to protect from light and moisture. Do not discard desiccant.

Adverse event reports

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11,688
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
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Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: APALUTAMIDE. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Packaging and NDCs

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Every National Drug Code package associated with this medication. The NDC is the identifier used for dispensing, billing and pharmacovigilance in the United States.
Package NDC Product NDC Labeler Description Marketing start
59676-600-12 59676-600 Janssen Products, LP 120 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (59676-600-12) February 14, 2018
59676-600-56 59676-600 Janssen Products, LP 2 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (59676-600-56) / 28 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK April 1, 2019
59676-604-14 59676-604 Janssen Products, LP 1 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (59676-604-14) / 14 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK February 17, 2023
59676-604-30 59676-604 Janssen Products, LP 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (59676-604-30) February 17, 2023
59676-600 59676-600 Janssen Products, LP — February 14, 2018
59676-604 59676-604 Janssen Products, LP — February 14, 2018

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