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XTANDI is indicated for the treatment of patients with nonmetastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (nmCSPC) with biochemical recurrence at high risk for metastasis (high-risk BCR), metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC), or castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC).1
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EFFICACY RESULTS IN CRPC

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PREVAIL Trial

XTANDI + GnRH therapy* significantly extended overall survival in mCRPC1

PREVAIL was a multinational, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled phase 3 trial of XTANDI + GnRH therapy* in patients with mCRPC who were asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic.1,2

Metastasis-free survival primary endpoint chart
  • Number of events: 368 (42%) with XTANDI + GnRH therapy* vs 416 (49%) with placebo + GnRH therapy*1

Median overall survival was 35.3 months (95% CI, 32.2-NR) for patients receiving XTANDI + GnRH therapy* vs 31.3 months (95% CI, 28.8-34.2) for those receiving placebo + GnRH therapy*1

  • At a prespecified interim analysis for overall survival, there was a 29% reduction in the risk of death in patients who received XTANDI + GnRH therapy* vs placebo + GnRH therapy* (HR = 0.71 [95% CI, 0.60-0.84]; P < 0.0001)1

See mCRPC (PREVAIL) adverse reactions

*Or after bilateral orchiectomy.1

For patients on GnRH therapy* who have progressed to mCRPC1

PREVAIL was a multinational, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled phase 3 trial of XTANDI + GnRH therapy* in patients with mCRPC who were asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic1,2

PREVAIL Study Design chart

*Or after bilateral orchiectomy.1

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XTANDI + GnRH therapy* significantly reduced the risk of radiographic disease progression in patients with mCRPC1

Metastasis-free survival primary endpoint chart 2
  • Number of events: 118 (14%) with XTANDI + GnRH therapy* vs 320 (40%) with placebo + GnRH therapy*1
  • Median radiographic progression-free survival was not reached (95% CI, 13.8-NR) with XTANDI + GnRH therapy* vs 3.7 months (95% CI, 3.6-4.6) with placebo + GnRH therapy*1

Radiographic progression was assessed with the use of sequential imaging and was defined by bone scan identification of 2 or more new bone lesions with confirmation (PCWG2) and/or RECIST 1.1 criteria for progression of soft-tissue lesions. The primary analysis of radiographic progression-free survival utilized centrally reviewed radiographic assessment of progression.1
Radiographic event was defined as first evidence of disease progression as assessed by independent investigators.1

*Or after bilateral orchiectomy.1

The patients at risk are those trial subjects from whom radiographic progression-free survival is calculated at each time point.6

TIME TO START OF CYTOTOXIC CHEMOTHERAPY

XTANDI + GnRH therapy* significantly delayed time to cytotoxic chemotherapy initiation1

17.2 additional months (median) until chemotherapy initiation with XTANDI + GnRH therapy* vs placebo + GnRH therapy*1

cytotoxic chemotherapy chart

*Or after bilateral orchiectomy.1

XTANDI + GnRH therapy* significantly reduced the risk of first skeletal-related event†1

28%

*Or after bilateral orchiectomy.1

A skeletal-related event was defined as radiation therapy or surgery to bone for prostate cancer, pathologic bone fracture, spinal cord compression, or change of antineoplastic therapy to treat bone pain.1

SUBSEQUENT THERAPIES

PREVAIL: Docetaxel and abiraterone acetate were the most frequently prescribed therapies following disease progression on XTANDI + GnRH therapy*7

CRPC_Charts_PREVAIL Subsequent cancer therapy chart

Use of subsequent therapies occurred after disease progression but during the evaluation period for overall survival7

*Or after bilateral orchiectomy.1

Patients taking any of the postbaseline antineoplastic therapies that have demonstrated overall survival benefit in clinical trials.7

Concomitant use was allowed before study drug discontinuation in patients with confirmed radiographic progression or a skeletal-related event.7

§Patients assigned to the placebo group who received enzalutamide in the open-label period are included in the placebo column for subsequent enzalutamide therapy.7

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TERRAIN Trial

XTANDI + GnRH therapy* reduced the risk of radiographic progression or death vs bicalutamide in patients with mCRPC1

TERRAIN was a multinational, double-blind, randomized, phase 2 trial comparing XTANDI + GnRH therapy* with bicalutamide + GnRH therapy* in mCRPC patients who were asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic and had not received prior chemotherapy.1,8

Radiographic progression-free survival primary endpoint chart
  • Number of events: 72 (39%) with XTANDI + GnRH therapy* vs 74 (39%) with bicalutamide + GnRH therapy*1

Radiographic progression-free survival was defined as the time from randomization to the first objective evidence of radiographic progression as assessed by ICR or death, whichever occurred first.1

Radiographic progression was assessed by ICR per PCWG2 criteria and/or RECIST 1.1 criteria for progression of bone and soft-tissue lesions, respectively.1,9

  • Median radiographic progression-free survival was 19.5 months (95% CI, 11.8-NR) for patients receiving XTANDI + GnRH therapy* vs 13.4 months (95% CI, 8.2-16.4) for patients receiving bicalutamide + GnRH therapy* (HR = 0.60 [95% CI, 0.43-0.83])1

See mCRPC (TERRAIN) adverse reactions

*Or after bilateral orchiectomy.1

For patients on GnRH therapy* who have progressed to mCRPC†1

TERRAIN was a multinational, double-blind, randomized, phase 2 trial comparing XTANDI + GnRH therapy* with bicalutamide + GnRH therapy* in mCRPC patients who were asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic and had not received prior chemotherapy1,8

TERRAIN Study Design chart

The US Full Prescribing Information for XTANDI includes a modified efficacy analysis of the radiographic progression-free survival§ endpoint per PCWG2 criteria.1

*Or after bilateral orchiectomy.1

Disease progression was defined as the presence of 1 or more of the following 3 criteria: 1) PSA progression (≥ 3 measurements of rising PSA concentrations with an interval of at least 1 week between determinations); 2) soft-tissue disease progression defined by RECIST 1.1; 3) bone disease progression defined by at least 2 new lesions on bone scan.8

Progression-free survival was defined as the time from randomization to the first progression event, which includes radiographic disease progression, skeletal-related event, initiation of a new antineoplastic therapy, and death.8

§Radiographic progression-free survival was defined as the time from randomization to the first objective evidence of radiographic progression as assessed by ICR or death, whichever occurred first. Radiographic progression was assessed by ICR per PCWG2 criteria and/or RECIST 1.1 criteria for progression of bone and soft-tissue lesions, respectively.1,8

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progression-free survival

Progression-free survival of XTANDI and bicalutamide was also assessed in patients with mCRPC8

The following results are from the TERRAIN trial that contributed to the clinical body of evidence for XTANDI but are not contained in the US Full Prescribing Information for XTANDI. The US Full Prescribing Information for XTANDI only includes a modified efficacy analysis of the radiographic progression-free survival endpoint, as shown above.

TERRAIN Progression-free Survival chart
  • XTANDI + GnRH therapy* improved progression-free survival, with a 56% reduction in risk of progression event, including death, vs bicalutamide + GnRH therapy* (HR = 0.44 [95% CI, 0.34-0.57]; P < 0.0001)8
    - Number of events: 99 (54%) with XTANDI + GnRH therapy* and 141 (74%) with bicalutamide + GnRH therapy*
  • Median progression-free survival was 15.7 months (95% CI, 11.5-19.4) for patients receiving XTANDI + GnRH therapy* and 5.8 months (95% CI, 4.8-8.1) for patients receiving bicalutamide + GnRH therapy*8

Progression-free survival was a composite endpoint defined as the time from randomization to the first progression event, which included 4 components: (1) radiographic disease progression, (2) initiation of a new antineoplastic therapy, (3) skeletal-related event, or (4) death.8,9 Two of the 4 progression-free survival components as measured in the study (radiographic disease progression and initiation of a new antineoplastic therapy) have limitations that may impact the reliability and objectivity of the progression-free survival endpoint to measure the treatment effects between study drugs:

  • “Radiographic disease progression” criteria were different than the standard PCWG2 criteria, which may have led to inflation of the treatment effect of XTANDI. In the US Full Prescribing Information for XTANDI, radiographic progression-free survival was redefined to maintain consistency with PCWG21,8,10
  • “Initiation of a new antineoplastic therapy” was not standardized, and the clinical decision on when to initiate a new therapy may have introduced bias1,6,8

*Or after bilateral orchiectomy.1

PSA CHANGES

PSA changes vs bicalutamide in patients with mCRPC8

PSA data are not reported in the US Full Prescribing Information for XTANDI because PSA is not a reliable surrogate for overall survival. PSA evaluation should be viewed in the context of patient management and the overall physical condition and clinical course of the patient.

TERRAIN Progression-free survival chart 2
  • Median time to a PSA progression event was 19.4 months (95% CI, 16.6-NR) for patients receiving XTANDI + GnRH therapy* and 5.8 months (95% CI, 5.6-8.3) for patients receiving bicalutamide + GnRH therapy*8
  • Reductions in PSA of ≥ 50% were observed in 82% (151 of 184) of patients receiving XTANDI + GnRH therapy* and 21% (40 of 191) of patients receiving bicalutamide + GnRH therapy*8

*Or after bilateral orchiectomy.1

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Shore ND, Chowdhury S, Villers A, et al. Efficacy and safety of enzalutamide versus bicalutamide for patients with metastatic prostate cancer (TERRAIN): a randomised, double-blind, phase 2 study. Lancet Oncol. 2016;17(2):153-163.

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AFFIRM Trial

XTANDI + GnRH therapy* extended median overall survival post-docetaxel in patients with mCRPC1

AFFIRM was a multinational, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 trial of XTANDI + GnRH therapy* vs placebo + GnRH therapy* in patients who had received prior docetaxel-based chemotherapy.1,11

AFFIRM Overall survival primary endpoint chart
  • 18.4 months (95% CI, 17.3-NR) median overall survival for patients receiving XTANDI + GnRH therapy* vs 13.6 months (95% CI, 11.3-15.8) for those receiving placebo + GnRH therapy*1
  • Number of events: 308 (38.5%) with XTANDI + GnRH therapy* vs 212 (53.1%) with placebo + GnRH therapy*1
  • Treatment was continued until disease progression, initiation of a new systemic antineoplastic treatment, unacceptable toxicity, or study withdrawal. Progression was first assessed at 13 weeks1,11

See mCRPC (AFFIRM) adverse reactions

*Or after bilateral orchiectomy.1

Disease progression was defined as radiographic progression, a skeletal-related event, or clinical progression. Radiographic progression of soft-tissue disease was defined according to RECIST 1.1. Radiographic progression of osseous disease was defined according to bone scans showing 2 or more new lesions. A skeletal-related event was defined as radiation therapy or surgery to bone, pathologic bone fracture, spinal cord compression, or change in antineoplastic therapy to treat bone pain.11

For patients on GnRH therapy* who have progressed to mCRPC1

AFFIRM was a multinational, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 trial of XTANDI + GnRH therapy* vs placebo + GnRH therapy* in patients who had received prior docetaxel-based chemotherapy1,11

AFFIRM Study Design chart

*Or after bilateral orchiectomy.1

Ninety-two percent of study participants had an ECOG Performance Status score of 0 or 1. ECOG Performance Status scores range from 0 to 5, with 0 indicating full activity and 1 indicating a restriction in strenuous activity but the ability to be ambulatory and do light work.1,11

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Scher HI, Fizazi K, Saad F, et al. Increased survival with enzalutamide in prostate cancer after chemotherapy. N Engl J Med. 2012;367(13):1187-1197.

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PROSPER Trial

XTANDI + GnRH therapy* significantly improved metastasis-free survival vs placebo + GnRH therapy*1

PROSPER was a multinational, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 study in patients with nmCRPC who had progressed on GnRH therapy.*1,2

Metastasis-free survival primary endpoint chart
  • Number of events: 219 (23.5%) with XTANDI + GnRH therapy* vs 228 (48.7%) with placebo + GnRH therapy*1

XTANDI + GnRH therapy* demonstrated consistent metastasis-free survival results in prespecified and stratified patient subgroups of PSA doubling time (< 6 months or ≥ 6 months) and use of a prior bone-targeting agent (yes or no).1

See nmCRPC (PROSPER) adverse reactions

*Or after bilateral orchiectomy.1

The primary endpoint of the study was metastasis-free survival, defined as the time from randomization to whichever of the following occurred first: 1) loco-regional and/or distant radiographic progression per BICR; or 2) death up to 112 days after treatment discontinuation without evidence of radiographic progression.1

Progression was defined as at least 3 rising PSA values (PSA1 < PSA2 < PSA3) taken at least 1 week apart despite castrate levels of testosterone (≤ 50 ng/dL) on GnRH therapy or after bilateral orchiectomy.2

PROSPER was a multinational, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 study in patients with nmCRPC who had progressed* on GnRH therapy†1,2

PROSPER Study Design

*Progression was defined as at least 3 rising PSA values (PSA1 < PSA2 < PSA3) taken at least 1 week apart despite castrate levels of testosterone (≤50 ng/dL) on GnRH therapy or after bilateral orchiectomy.2

Or after bilateral orchiectomy.1

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XTANDI + GnRH therapy* significantly extended overall survival in patients with nmCRPC1

Overall survival chart
  • Number of events: 288 (30.9%) with XTANDI + GnRH therapy* vs 178 (38.0%) with placebo + GnRH therapy*1

HR is based on a Cox regression model (with treatment as the only covariate) stratified by PSA doubling time and prior or concurrent use of a bone-targeting agent. The HR is relative to placebo with < 1 favoring XTANDI.7

The P value is based on a stratified log-rank test by PSA doubling time (< 6 months or ≥ 6 months) and prior or concurrent use of a bone-targeting agent (yes, no).1

The prespecified final analysis of overall survival occurred 27 months after the metastasis-free survival analysis.1

*Or after bilateral orchiectomy.1

Overall survival was measured as the interval from randomization to death from any cause.7

TIME TO FIRST USE OF NEW ANTINEOPLASTIC THERAPY

XTANDI + GnRH therapy* significantly delayed time to first use of new antineoplastic therapy in patients with nmCRPC1

Time to start of antineoplastic therapy chart
  • Number of events: 142 (15%) with XTANDI + GnRH therapy* vs 226 (48%) with placebo + GnRH therapy*2

*Or after bilateral orchiectomy.1

Defined as the time from randomization to first use of a new antineoplastic therapy for prostate cancer. Subsequent prostate cancer therapies included cytotoxic, hormonal (except GnRH agonist/antagonist), or investigational therapies.5,9

Additional results from PROSPER

Additional results from PROSPER in patients with nmCRPC8

These PSA data are not reported in product labeling because PSA is not a reliable surrogate for overall survival. PSA evaluation should be viewed in the context of patient management and the overall physical condition and clinical course of the patient.

PSA changes chart
  • Reductions in PSA of ≥ 50% were observed in 76% (95% CI, 74%-79%) of patients receiving XTANDI + GnRH therapy* and 2% (95% CI, 1%-4%) of patients receiving placebo + GnRH therapy*8

*Or after bilateral orchiectomy.1

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BICR, blinded independent central review; CI, confidence interval; CRPC, castration-resistant prostate cancer; ECOG, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group; FDA, U.S. Food and Drug Administration; GnRH, gonadotropin-releasing hormone; HR, hazard ratio; mCRPC, metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer; nmCRPC, nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer; NR, not reached; PSA, prostate-specific antigen.

References: 1. XTANDI. Package insert. Northbrook, IL: Astellas Pharma US, Inc; 2025. 2. Hussain M, Fizazi K, Saad F, et al. Enzalutamide in men with nonmetastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer. N Engl J Med. 2018;378(26):2465-2474. 3. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Xtandi sNDA 203415/S-014 (PROSPER) approval letter. Published July 13, 2018. Accessed February 14, 2024. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/appletter/2018/203415Orig1s014ltr.pdf. 4. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Xtandi sNDA (203415/S-016) approval letter. Published October 23, 2020. Accessed February 26, 2024. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/appletter/2020/203415Orig1s016ltr.pdf. 5. Astellas and Pfizer. XTANDI. Data on File. 6. Protocol for: Hussain M, Fizazi K, Saad F, et al. Enzalutamide in men with nonmetastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer. N Engl J Med. 2018;378(26):2465-2474. 7. Sternberg CN, Fizazi K, Saad F, et al. Enzalutamide and survival in nonmetastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer. N Engl J Med. 2020;382(23):2197-2206. 8. Pfizer. XTANDI. Data on File.

CI, confidence interval; CRPC, castration-resistant prostate cancer; ECOG, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group; FDA, U.S. Food and Drug Administration; GnRH, gonadotropin-releasing hormone; HR, hazard ratio; ICR, independent central review; mCRPC, metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer; NR, not reached; NYHA, New York Heart Association; PCWG2, Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Working Group 2; PSA, prostate-specific antigen; RECIST 1.1, Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors version 1.1.

References: 1. XTANDI. Package insert. Northbrook, IL: Astellas Pharma US, Inc; 2025. 2. Beer TM, Armstrong AJ, Rathkopf DE, et al. Enzalutamide in metastatic prostate cancer before chemotherapy. N Engl J Med. 2014;371(5):424-433. 3. Pfizer. XTANDI. Data on File. 4. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Xtandi sNDA 203415/S-003 (PREVAIL) approval letter. Published September 10, 2014. Accessed February 14, 2024. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/appletter/2014/203415Orig1s003ltr.pdf. 5. Protocol for: Beer TM, Armstrong AJ, Rathkopf DE, et al. Enzalutamide in metastatic prostate cancer before chemotherapy. N Engl J Med. 2014;371(5):424-433. 6. Astellas and Pfizer. XTANDI. Data on File. 7. Beer TM, Armstrong AJ, Rathkopf D, et al. Enzalutamide in men with chemotherapy-naïve metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: extended analysis of the phase 3 PREVAIL study. Eur Urol. 2017;71(2):151-154. 8. Shore ND, Chowdhury S, Villers A, et al. Efficacy and safety of enzalutamide versus bicalutamide for patients with metastatic prostate cancer (TERRAIN): a randomised, double-blind, phase 2 study. Lancet Oncol. 2016;17(2):153-163. 9. Supplement to: Shore ND, Chowdhury S, Villers A, et al. Efficacy and safety of enzalutamide versus bicalutamide for patients with metastatic prostate cancer (TERRAIN): a randomised, double-blind, phase 2 study. Lancet Oncol. 2016;17(2):153-163. 10. Astellas. XTANDI. Data on File. 11. Scher HI, Fizazi K, Saad F, et al. Increased survival with enzalutamide in prostate cancer after chemotherapy. N Engl J Med. 2012;367(13):1187-1197. 12. Protocol for: Scher HI, Fizazi K, Saad F, et al. Increased survival with enzalutamide in prostate cancer after chemotherapy. N Engl J Med. 2012;367(13):1187-1197.

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Indications

XTANDI is indicated for the treatment of patients with nonmetastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (nmCSPC) with biochemical recurrence at high risk for metastasis (high-risk BCR), metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC), or castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC).1

Important Safety Information

Important Safety Information and Indications

Warnings and Precautions

Seizure occurred in 0.6% of patients receiving XTANDI in eight randomized clinical trials. In a study of patients with predisposing factors for seizure, 2.2% of XTANDI-treated patients experienced a seizure. It is unknown whether anti-epileptic medications will prevent seizures with XTANDI. Patients in the study had one or more of the following predisposing factors: use of medications that may lower the seizure threshold, history of traumatic brain or head injury, history of cerebrovascular accident or transient ischemic attack, and Alzheimer’s disease, meningioma, or leptomeningeal disease from prostate cancer, unexplained loss of consciousness within the last 12 months, history of seizure, presence of a space occupying lesion of the brain, history of arteriovenous malformation, or history of brain infection. Advise patients of the risk of developing a seizure while taking XTANDI and of engaging in any activity where sudden loss of consciousness could cause serious harm to themselves or others. Permanently discontinue XTANDI in patients who develop a seizure during treatment.

Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) There have been reports of PRES in patients receiving XTANDI. PRES is a neurological disorder that can present with rapidly evolving symptoms including seizure, headache, lethargy, confusion, blindness, and other visual and neurological disturbances, with or without associated hypertension. A diagnosis of PRES requires confirmation by brain imaging, preferably MRI. Discontinue XTANDI in patients who develop PRES.

Hypersensitivity reactions, including edema of the face (0.5%), tongue (0.1%), or lip (0.1%) have been observed with XTANDI in eight randomized clinical trials. Pharyngeal edema has been reported in post-marketing cases. Advise patients who experience any symptoms of hypersensitivity to temporarily discontinue XTANDI and promptly seek medical care. Permanently discontinue XTANDI for serious hypersensitivity reactions.

Ischemic Heart Disease In the combined data of five randomized, placebo-controlled clinical studies, ischemic heart disease occurred more commonly in patients on the XTANDI arm compared to patients on the placebo arm (3.5% vs 2%). Grade 3-4 ischemic events occurred in 1.8% of patients on XTANDI versus 1.1% on placebo. Ischemic events led to death in 0.4% of patients on XTANDI compared to 0.1% on placebo. Monitor for signs and symptoms of ischemic heart disease. Optimize management of cardiovascular risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, or dyslipidemia. Discontinue XTANDI for Grade 3-4 ischemic heart disease.

Falls and Fractures occurred in patients receiving XTANDI. Evaluate patients for fracture and fall risk. Monitor and manage patients at risk for fractures according to established treatment guidelines and consider use of bone-targeted agents. In the combined data of five randomized, placebo-controlled clinical studies, falls occurred in 12% of patients treated with XTANDI compared to 6% of patients treated with placebo. Fractures occurred in 13% of patients treated with XTANDI and in 6% of patients treated with placebo.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity The safety and efficacy of XTANDI have not been established in females. XTANDI can cause fetal harm and loss of pregnancy when administered to a pregnant female. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with XTANDI and for 3 months after the last dose of XTANDI.

Dysphagia or Choking Severe dysphagia or choking, including events that could be life-threatening requiring medical intervention or fatal, can occur due to XTANDI product size. Advise patients to take each capsule or tablet whole with a sufficient amount of water to ensure that all medication is successfully swallowed. Consider use of a smaller tablet size of XTANDI in patients who have difficulty swallowing. Discontinue XTANDI for patients who cannot swallow capsules or tablets.

Adverse Reactions (ARs)

In the data from the five randomized placebo-controlled trials, the most common ARs ( 10%) that occurred more frequently ( 2% over placebo) in XTANDI-treated patients were musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, hot flush, constipation, decreased appetite, diarrhea, hypertension, hemorrhage, fall, fracture, and headache. In the bicalutamide-controlled study, the most common ARs ( 10%) reported in XTANDI-treated patients were asthenia/fatigue, back pain, musculoskeletal pain, hot flush, hypertension, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infection, and weight loss.

In AFFIRM, the placebo-controlled study of metastatic CRPC (mCRPC) patients who previously received docetaxel, Grade 3 and higher ARs were reported among 47% of XTANDI-treated patients. Discontinuations due to ARs were reported for 16% of XTANDI-treated patients. In PREVAIL, the placebo-controlled study of chemotherapy-naive mCRPC patients, Grade 3-4 ARs were reported in 44% of XTANDI patients and 37% of placebo patients. Discontinuations due to ARs were reported for 6% of XTANDI-treated patients. In TERRAIN, the bicalutamide-controlled study of chemotherapy-naive mCRPC patients, Grade 3-4 ARs were reported in 39% of XTANDI patients and 38% of bicalutamide patients. Discontinuations with an AR as the primary reason were reported for 8% of XTANDI patients and 6% of bicalutamide patients.

In PROSPER, the placebo-controlled study of nonmetastatic CRPC (nmCRPC) patients, Grade 3 or higher ARs were reported in 31% of XTANDI patients and 23% of placebo patients. Discontinuations with an AR as the primary reason were reported for 9% of XTANDI patients and 6% of placebo patients.

In ARCHES, the placebo-controlled study of metastatic CSPC (mCSPC) patients, Grade 3 or higher ARs were reported in 24% of XTANDI-treated patients. Permanent discontinuation due to ARs as the primary reason was reported in 5% of XTANDI patients and 4% of placebo patients.

In EMBARK, the placebo-controlled study of nonmetastatic CSPC (nmCSPC) with high-risk biochemical recurrence (BCR) patients, Grade 3 or higher adverse reactions during the total duration of treatment were reported in 46% of patients treated with XTANDI plus leuprolide, 50% of patients receiving XTANDI as a single agent, and 43% of patients receiving placebo plus leuprolide. Permanent treatment discontinuation due to adverse reactions during the total duration of treatment as the primary reason was reported in 21% of patients treated with XTANDI plus leuprolide, 18% of patients receiving XTANDI as a single agent, and 10% of patients receiving placebo plus leuprolide.

Lab Abnormalities: Lab abnormalities that occurred in 5% of patients, and more frequently (> 2%) in the XTANDI arm compared to placebo in the pooled, randomized, placebo-controlled studies are hemoglobin decrease, neutrophil count decreased, white blood cell decreased, hyperglycemia, hypermagnesemia, hyponatremia, hypophosphatemia, and hypercalcemia.

Hypertension: In the combined data from five randomized placebo-controlled clinical trials, hypertension was reported in 14.2% of XTANDI patients and 7.4% of placebo patients. Hypertension led to study discontinuation in < 1% of patients in each arm.

Drug Interactions

Effect of Other Drugs on XTANDI Avoid coadministration with strong CYP2C8 inhibitors. If coadministration cannot be avoided, reduce the dosage of XTANDI.

Avoid coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inducers. If coadministration cannot be avoided, increase the dosage of XTANDI.

Effect of XTANDI on Other Drugs Avoid coadministration with certain CYP3A4, CYP2C9, and CYP2C19 substrates for which minimal decrease in concentration may lead to therapeutic failure of the substrate. If coadministration cannot be avoided, increase the dosage of these substrates in accordance with their Prescribing Information. In cases where active metabolites are formed, there may be increased exposure to the active metabolites.

Indications

XTANDI is indicated for the treatment of patients with nonmetastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (nmCSPC) with biochemical recurrence at high risk for metastasis (high-risk BCR), metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC), or castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC).1

XTANDI (enzalutamide) is indicated for the treatment of patients with:

  • nonmetastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (nmCSPC) with biochemical recurrence at high risk for metastasis (high-risk BCR)
  • metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC)
  • castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC)

 

Reference: 1. XTANDI. Package insert. Northbrook, IL: Astellas Pharma US, Inc; 2025.

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Indications

XTANDI is indicated for the treatment of patients with nonmetastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (nmCSPC) with biochemical recurrence at high risk for metastasis (high-risk BCR), metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC), or castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC).1

Important Safety Information

Important Safety Information and Indications

Warnings and Precautions

Seizure occurred in 0.6% of patients receiving XTANDI in eight randomized clinical trials. In a study of patients with predisposing factors for seizure, 2.2% of XTANDI-treated patients experienced a seizure. It is unknown whether anti-epileptic medications will prevent seizures with XTANDI. Patients in the study had one or more of the following predisposing factors: use of medications that may lower the seizure threshold, history of traumatic brain or head injury, history of cerebrovascular accident or transient ischemic attack, and Alzheimer’s disease, meningioma, or leptomeningeal disease from prostate cancer, unexplained loss of consciousness within the last 12 months, history of seizure, presence of a space occupying lesion of the brain, history of arteriovenous malformation, or history of brain infection. Advise patients of the risk of developing a seizure while taking XTANDI and of engaging in any activity where sudden loss of consciousness could cause serious harm to themselves or others. Permanently discontinue XTANDI in patients who develop a seizure during treatment.

Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) There have been reports of PRES in patients receiving XTANDI. PRES is a neurological disorder that can present with rapidly evolving symptoms including seizure, headache, lethargy, confusion, blindness, and other visual and neurological disturbances, with or without associated hypertension. A diagnosis of PRES requires confirmation by brain imaging, preferably MRI. Discontinue XTANDI in patients who develop PRES.

Hypersensitivity reactions, including edema of the face (0.5%), tongue (0.1%), or lip (0.1%) have been observed with XTANDI in eight randomized clinical trials. Pharyngeal edema has been reported in post-marketing cases. Advise patients who experience any symptoms of hypersensitivity to temporarily discontinue XTANDI and promptly seek medical care. Permanently discontinue XTANDI for serious hypersensitivity reactions.

Ischemic Heart Disease In the combined data of five randomized, placebo-controlled clinical studies, ischemic heart disease occurred more commonly in patients on the XTANDI arm compared to patients on the placebo arm (3.5% vs 2%). Grade 3-4 ischemic events occurred in 1.8% of patients on XTANDI versus 1.1% on placebo. Ischemic events led to death in 0.4% of patients on XTANDI compared to 0.1% on placebo. Monitor for signs and symptoms of ischemic heart disease. Optimize management of cardiovascular risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, or dyslipidemia. Discontinue XTANDI for Grade 3-4 ischemic heart disease.

Falls and Fractures occurred in patients receiving XTANDI. Evaluate patients for fracture and fall risk. Monitor and manage patients at risk for fractures according to established treatment guidelines and consider use of bone-targeted agents. In the combined data of five randomized, placebo-controlled clinical studies, falls occurred in 12% of patients treated with XTANDI compared to 6% of patients treated with placebo. Fractures occurred in 13% of patients treated with XTANDI and in 6% of patients treated with placebo.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity The safety and efficacy of XTANDI have not been established in females. XTANDI can cause fetal harm and loss of pregnancy when administered to a pregnant female. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with XTANDI and for 3 months after the last dose of XTANDI.

Dysphagia or Choking Severe dysphagia or choking, including events that could be life-threatening requiring medical intervention or fatal, can occur due to XTANDI product size. Advise patients to take each capsule or tablet whole with a sufficient amount of water to ensure that all medication is successfully swallowed. Consider use of a smaller tablet size of XTANDI in patients who have difficulty swallowing. Discontinue XTANDI for patients who cannot swallow capsules or tablets.

Adverse Reactions (ARs)

In the data from the five randomized placebo-controlled trials, the most common ARs ( 10%) that occurred more frequently ( 2% over placebo) in XTANDI-treated patients were musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, hot flush, constipation, decreased appetite, diarrhea, hypertension, hemorrhage, fall, fracture, and headache. In the bicalutamide-controlled study, the most common ARs ( 10%) reported in XTANDI-treated patients were asthenia/fatigue, back pain, musculoskeletal pain, hot flush, hypertension, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infection, and weight loss.

In AFFIRM, the placebo-controlled study of metastatic CRPC (mCRPC) patients who previously received docetaxel, Grade 3 and higher ARs were reported among 47% of XTANDI-treated patients. Discontinuations due to ARs were reported for 16% of XTANDI-treated patients. In PREVAIL, the placebo-controlled study of chemotherapy-naive mCRPC patients, Grade 3-4 ARs were reported in 44% of XTANDI patients and 37% of placebo patients. Discontinuations due to ARs were reported for 6% of XTANDI-treated patients. In TERRAIN, the bicalutamide-controlled study of chemotherapy-naive mCRPC patients, Grade 3-4 ARs were reported in 39% of XTANDI patients and 38% of bicalutamide patients. Discontinuations with an AR as the primary reason were reported for 8% of XTANDI patients and 6% of bicalutamide patients.

In PROSPER, the placebo-controlled study of nonmetastatic CRPC (nmCRPC) patients, Grade 3 or higher ARs were reported in 31% of XTANDI patients and 23% of placebo patients. Discontinuations with an AR as the primary reason were reported for 9% of XTANDI patients and 6% of placebo patients.

In ARCHES, the placebo-controlled study of metastatic CSPC (mCSPC) patients, Grade 3 or higher ARs were reported in 24% of XTANDI-treated patients. Permanent discontinuation due to ARs as the primary reason was reported in 5% of XTANDI patients and 4% of placebo patients.

In EMBARK, the placebo-controlled study of nonmetastatic CSPC (nmCSPC) with high-risk biochemical recurrence (BCR) patients, Grade 3 or higher adverse reactions during the total duration of treatment were reported in 46% of patients treated with XTANDI plus leuprolide, 50% of patients receiving XTANDI as a single agent, and 43% of patients receiving placebo plus leuprolide. Permanent treatment discontinuation due to adverse reactions during the total duration of treatment as the primary reason was reported in 21% of patients treated with XTANDI plus leuprolide, 18% of patients receiving XTANDI as a single agent, and 10% of patients receiving placebo plus leuprolide.

Lab Abnormalities: Lab abnormalities that occurred in 5% of patients, and more frequently (> 2%) in the XTANDI arm compared to placebo in the pooled, randomized, placebo-controlled studies are hemoglobin decrease, neutrophil count decreased, white blood cell decreased, hyperglycemia, hypermagnesemia, hyponatremia, hypophosphatemia, and hypercalcemia.

Hypertension: In the combined data from five randomized placebo-controlled clinical trials, hypertension was reported in 14.2% of XTANDI patients and 7.4% of placebo patients. Hypertension led to study discontinuation in < 1% of patients in each arm.

Drug Interactions

Effect of Other Drugs on XTANDI Avoid coadministration with strong CYP2C8 inhibitors. If coadministration cannot be avoided, reduce the dosage of XTANDI.

Avoid coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inducers. If coadministration cannot be avoided, increase the dosage of XTANDI.

Effect of XTANDI on Other Drugs Avoid coadministration with certain CYP3A4, CYP2C9, and CYP2C19 substrates for which minimal decrease in concentration may lead to therapeutic failure of the substrate. If coadministration cannot be avoided, increase the dosage of these substrates in accordance with their Prescribing Information. In cases where active metabolites are formed, there may be increased exposure to the active metabolites.

Indications

XTANDI is indicated for the treatment of patients with nonmetastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (nmCSPC) with biochemical recurrence at high risk for metastasis (high-risk BCR), metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC), or castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC).1

XTANDI (enzalutamide) is indicated for the treatment of patients with:

 

Reference: 1. XTANDI. Package insert. Northbrook, IL: Astellas Pharma US, Inc; 2025.