darolutamide (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Nubeqa

Dosing & Uses

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Dosage Forms & Strengths

tablet

  • 300mg

Prostate Cancer

Nonmetastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

Indicated for nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC)

600 mg PO BID

Continue treatment until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurs

Patients should also receive a gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog concurrently or should have had a bilateral orchiectomy

Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer

Indicated for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) in combination with docetaxel

Darolutamide 600 mg PO BID; continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurs, even if a docetaxel cycle is delayed, interrupted, or discontinued

Docetaxel 75 mg/m2 IV q3Weeks; administer the first of 6 cycles within 6 weeks after initiating darolutamide

Refer to docetaxel prescribing information for additional dosing information, including dosage modifications

Grade ≥3 toxicity or an intolerable adverse reaction

  • Withhold dose or reduce to 300 mg PO BID until symptoms improve
  • Resume at 600 mg PO BID
  • Do not reduce dose below 300 mg BID

Renal impairment

  • Mild or moderate (eGFR 30-89 mL/min/1.73 m2): No dosage adjustment necessary
  • Severe (eGFR 15-29 mL/min/1.73 m2) who are not receiving hemodialysis: Reduce to 300 mg PO BID
  • End-stage renal disease (eGFR ≤15 mL/min/1.73 m2): Pharmacokinetics unknown

Hepatic impairment

  • Mild (Child-Pugh Class A): No dosage adjustment necessary
  • Moderate (Child-Pugh Class B): Reduce to 300 mg PO BID
  • Severe (Child-Pugh Class C): Pharmacokinetics unknown

Safety and efficacy not established

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              • alpelisib

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of alpelisib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • apalutamide

                apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Avoid coadminstration of darolutamide with combined P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

              • atorvastatin

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of atorvastatin by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • carbamazepine

                carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Avoid coadminstration of darolutamide with combined P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

              • chlorothiazide

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of chlorothiazide by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • cimetidine

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of cimetidine by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • daunorubicin

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of daunorubicin by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • dipyridamole

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of dipyridamole by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • doxorubicin

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of doxorubicin by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • efavirenz

                efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Avoid coadminstration of darolutamide with combined P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

              • fexinidazole

                fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Fexinidazole inhibits CYP3A4. Coadministration may increase risk for adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.

              • fluvastatin

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of fluvastatin by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • fosphenytoin

                fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Avoid coadminstration of darolutamide with combined P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

              • glyburide

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of glyburide by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • imatinib

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of imatinib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • irinotecan

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of irinotecan by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • lapatinib

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of lapatinib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • lasmiditan

                lasmiditan increases levels of darolutamide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

              • ledipasvir/sofosbuvir

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • leflunomide

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of leflunomide by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • lenvatinib

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of lenvatinib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • lonafarnib

                lonafarnib will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for adverse reactions and reduce CYP3A substrate dose in accordance with product labeling.

              • methotrexate

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of methotrexate by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • mitoxantrone

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of mitoxantrone by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • nitrofurantoin

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of nitrofurantoin by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • osimertinib

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of osimertinib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • ozanimod

                darolutamide increases toxicity of ozanimod by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Coadministration of ozanimod (a BCRP substrate) with BCRP inhibitors increases the exposure of the minor (RP101988, RP101075) and major active metabolites (CC112273, CC1084037) of ozanimod, which may increase the risk of ozanimod adverse reactions. .

              • pantoprazole

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of pantoprazole by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • pazopanib

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of pazopanib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • phenobarbital

                phenobarbital will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Avoid coadminstration of darolutamide with combined P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

              • phenytoin

                phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Avoid coadminstration of darolutamide with combined P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

              • pitavastatin

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of pitavastatin by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • primidone

                primidone will decrease the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Avoid coadminstration of darolutamide with combined P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

              • rifabutin

                rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Avoid coadminstration of darolutamide with combined P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

              • rifampin

                rifampin will decrease the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Avoid coadminstration of darolutamide with combined P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

              • rifapentine

                rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Avoid coadminstration of darolutamide with combined P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

              • rimegepant

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of rimegepant by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of rimegepant (a BCRP substrate) with inhibitors of BCRP.

              • riociguat

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of riociguat by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • rosuvastatin

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of rosuvastatin by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions; dose of rosuvastatin should not exceed 5 mg once daily (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • selexipag

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of selexipag by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • simvastatin

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of simvastatin by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • sotorasib

                sotorasib will decrease the level or effect of darolutamide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If use is unavoidable, refer to the prescribing information of the P-gp substrate for dosage modifications.

              • St John's Wort

                St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Avoid coadminstration of darolutamide with combined P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

              • tepotinib

                tepotinib will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If concomitant use unavoidable, reduce the P-gp substrate dosage if recommended in its approved product labeling.

              • topotecan

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of topotecan by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • tucatinib

                tucatinib will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of tucatinib with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. If unavoidable, reduce CYP3A substrate dose according to product labeling.

              • velpatasvir

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • vemurafenib

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of vemurafenib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • voxelotor

                voxelotor will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor increases systemic exposure of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index. Consider dose reduction of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate(s) if unable to avoid.

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              • belzutifan

                belzutifan will decrease the level or effect of darolutamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If unable to avoid coadministration of belzutifan with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates, consider increasing the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate dose in accordance with its prescribing information.

              • berotralstat

                darolutamide increases levels of berotralstat by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Reduced dose of berotralstat (a BCRP substrate) to 110 mg/day when coadministered with BCRP inhibitors.

                berotralstat will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor or titrate P-gp substrate dose if coadministered.

              • cenobamate

                cenobamate will decrease the level or effect of darolutamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase dose of CYP3A4 substrate, as needed, when coadministered with cenobamate.

              • clarithromycin

                clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Closely monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify dose of darolutamide as needed when coadministered with drugs that are both P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              • cobicistat

                cobicistat will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Closely monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify dose of darolutamide as needed when coadministered with drugs that are both P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              • conivaptan

                conivaptan will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Closely monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify dose of darolutamide as needed when coadministered with drugs that are both P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              • cyclosporine

                cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Closely monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify dose of darolutamide as needed when coadministered with drugs that are both P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              • dronedarone

                dronedarone will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Closely monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify dose of darolutamide as needed when coadministered with drugs that are both P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              • elagolix

                elagolix will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

                elagolix will decrease the level or effect of darolutamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor CYP3A substrates if coadministered. Consider increasing CYP3A substrate dose if needed.

              • erythromycin base

                erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Closely monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify dose of darolutamide as needed when coadministered with drugs that are both P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              • etravirine

                etravirine will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Closely monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify dose of darolutamide as needed when coadministered with drugs that are both P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              • fedratinib

                fedratinib will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates as necessary.

              • gallium Ga 68 PSMA-11

                darolutamide will decrease the level or effect of gallium Ga 68 PSMA-11 by unspecified interaction mechanism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Androgen deprivation therapy and other therapies targeting the androgen pathway may result in changes in the uptake of gallium Ga 68 PSMA-11 in prostate cancer. The effect of ADT on the performance of gallium Ga 68 PSMA-11 is unknown.

              • grapefruit

                grapefruit will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Closely monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify dose of darolutamide as needed when coadministered with drugs that are both P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              • indinavir

                indinavir will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Closely monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify dose of darolutamide as needed when coadministered with drugs that are both P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              • istradefylline

                istradefylline will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of CYP3A4 substrates in clinical trials. This effect was not observed with istradefylline 20 mg/day. Consider dose reduction of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.

                istradefylline will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of P-gp substrates in clinical trials. Consider dose reduction of sensitive P-gp substrates.

              • itraconazole

                itraconazole will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Closely monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify dose of darolutamide as needed when coadministered with drugs that are both P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              • ketoconazole

                ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Closely monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify dose of darolutamide as needed when coadministered with drugs that are both P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              • lapatinib

                lapatinib will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Closely monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify dose of darolutamide as needed when coadministered with drugs that are both P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              • lenacapavir

                lenacapavir will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lencapavir (a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor) may increase CYP3A4 substrates initiated within 9 months after last SC dose of lenacapavir, which may increase potential risk of adverse reactions of CYP3A4 substrates.

              • levoketoconazole

                levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Closely monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify dose of darolutamide as needed when coadministered with drugs that are both P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              • lonafarnib

                lonafarnib will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Lonafarnib is a weak P-gp inhibitor. Monitor for adverse reactions if coadministered with P-gp substrates where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. Reduce P-gp substrate dose if needed.

              • lopinavir

                lopinavir will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Closely monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify dose of darolutamide as needed when coadministered with drugs that are both P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              • nelfinavir

                nelfinavir will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Closely monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify dose of darolutamide as needed when coadministered with drugs that are both P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              • ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC)

                ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC) will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Closely monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify dose of darolutamide as needed when coadministered with drugs that are both P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              • posaconazole

                posaconazole will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Closely monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify dose of darolutamide as needed when coadministered with drugs that are both P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              • ritonavir

                ritonavir will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Closely monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify dose of darolutamide as needed when coadministered with drugs that are both P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              • rucaparib

                rucaparib will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dosage of CYP3A4 substrates, if clinically indicated.

              • saquinavir

                saquinavir will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Closely monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify dose of darolutamide as needed when coadministered with drugs that are both P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              • sofosbuvir

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of sofosbuvir by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • stiripentol

                stiripentol will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Closely monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify dose of darolutamide as needed when coadministered with drugs that are both P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              • sulfasalazine

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of sulfasalazine by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • talazoparib

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of talazoparib by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • tazemetostat

                tazemetostat will decrease the level or effect of darolutamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              • tenofovir AF

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of tenofovir AF by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • tenofovir DF

                darolutamide will increase the level or effect of tenofovir DF by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).

              • tipranavir

                tipranavir will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Closely monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify dose of darolutamide as needed when coadministered with drugs that are both P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

              • tucatinib

                tucatinib will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider reducing the dosage of P-gp substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities.

              Minor (1)

              • verapamil

                verapamil will increase the level or effect of darolutamide by Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Darolutamide is a P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate. Closely monitor for increased adverse reactions and modify dose of darolutamide as needed when coadministered with drugs that are both P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.

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              Adverse Effects

              All grades of severity are listed unless otherwise indicated

              >10%

              nmCRPC

              • AST increased (23%)
              • Neutrophil count decreased (20%)
              • Fatigue (16%)
              • Bilirubin increased (16%)

              mHSPC

              • Constipation (23%)
              • Decreased appetite (19%)
              • Rash (19%)
              • Hemorrhage (18%)
              • Weight increased (18%)
              • Hypertension (14%)

              1-10%

              nmCRPC

              • Pain in extremity (6%)
              • Rash (4%)
              • Neutrophil count decreased, Grade 3 or 4 (4%)

              mHSPC

              • Hypertension, Grade 3 or 4 (7%)
              • Weight increased, Grade 3 or 4 (2.1%)
              • Rash, Grade 3 or 4 (1.8%)
              • Hemorrhage, Grade 3 or 4 (1.4%)

              <1%

              nmCRPC

              • Fatigue, Grade 3 or 4 (0.6%)
              • AST increased, Grade 3 or 4 (0.5%)
              • Rash, Grade 3 or 4 (0.1%)
              • Bilirubin increased, Grade 3 or 4 (0.1%)

              mHSPC

              • Constipation, Grade 3 or 4 (0.3%)
              • Decreased appetite, Grade 3 or 4 (0.2%)
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              Warnings

              Contraindications

              None

              Cautions

              Based on its mechanism of action, fetal harm and loss of pregnancy may occur when administered to a pregnant females

              Ischemic heart disease

              • Ischemic heart disease, including fatal cases, reported
              • Monitor for signs and symptoms of ischemic heart disease
              • Optimize management of cardiovascular risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, or dyslipidemia
              • Discontinue therapy for Grade 3-4 ischemic heart disease
              • Inform patients that therapy has been associated with increased risk of ischemic heart disease; advise patients to seek immediate medical attention if any symptoms suggestive of ischemic heart disease event occur

              Seizures

              • Seizures may occur
              • Unknown if antiepileptic medications will prevent darolutamide-related seizures
              • Advise patients of the risk of developing a seizure during therapy and of engaging in any activity where sudden loss of consciousness could cause harm to themselves or others
              • Consider discontinuing therapy in patients who develop a seizure during treatment
              • Inform patients to contact their healthcare provider right away if they have loss of consciousness or seizure

              Drug interaction overview

              • P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate
              • BCRP transporter inhibitor; OATP1B1 and OATP1B3 inhibitor
              • Combined P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers
                • Avoid coadministration
                • Combined P-gp and strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducer decreases darolutamide exposure, which may decrease darolutamide activity
              • Combined P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
                • Combined P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitor increases darolutamide exposure which may increase the risk of darolutamide adverse reactions
                • Monitor more frequently for darolutamide adverse reactions and modify darolutamide dosage as needed
              • Breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP) substrates
                • Darolutamide increases the AUC and peak plasma concentration of BCRP substrates, which may increase the risk of BCRP substrate-related toxicities
                • Avoid use with drugs that are BCRP substrates where possible
                • If used together, monitor more frequently for adverse reactions, and consider dose reduction of the BCRP substrate drug; refer to the prescribing information of the BCRP substrate when used concomitantly with darolutamide
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              Pregnancy & Lactation

              Pregnancy

              Safety and efficacy have not been established in females

              Based on its mechanism of action, fetal harm and loss of pregnancy may occur

              Animal embryofetal developmental toxicology studies were not conducted with darolutamide

              There are no human data on the use in pregnant females

              Contraception

              • Males: Based on the mechanism of action, advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 1 week after the last dose

              Infertility

              • Males: Based on animal studies, fertility may be impaired in males of reproductive potential

              Lactation

              Safety and efficacy have not been established in females

              There are no data on the presence of darolutamide or its metabolites in human milk, the effect on the breastfed child, or the effect on milk production

              Pregnancy Categories

              A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

              B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

              C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

              D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

              X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

              NA: Information not available.

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              Pharmacology

              Mechanism of Action

              Androgen receptor (AR) inhibitor; competitively inhibits androgen binding, AR nuclear translocation, and AR-mediated transcription

              Keto-darolutamide (major metabolite) exhibited similar in vitro activity

              In addition, darolutamide functioned as a progesterone receptor (PR) antagonist in vitro

              Also, decreases prostate cancer cell proliferation in vitro and tumor volume in mouse xenograft models of prostate cancer

              Absorption

              Steady-state peak plasma concentration: 4.79 mg/L

              Peak plasma time: ~4 hr (after single 600-mg dose)

              Absolute bioavailability: ~30% (after 300-mg dose under fasted conditions)

              AUC: 52.82 mcg⋅hr/mL

              Steady-state is reached 2-5 days after repeated dosing with food, with a ~2-fold accumulation

              Effect of food

              • Bioavailability of darolutamide increased by 2- to 2.5-fold when administered with food
              • Similar increase of exposure was observed for the active metabolite keto-darolutamide

              Distribution

              Vd: 119 L (IV)

              Protein bound: 92% (darolutamide); 99.8% (active metabolite, keto-darolutamide)

              Serum albumin is main binding protein for darolutamide and keto-darolutamide

              Metabolism

              Primarily metabolized CYP3A4, as well as by UGT1A9 and UGT1A1

              Keto-darolutamide total exposure in plasma is 1.7-fold higher compared with darolutamide

              Elimination

              Half-life: ~20 hr

              Clearance: 116 mL/min

              Excretion

              • Urine: 63.4%, ~7% unchanged
              • Feces 32.4%; ~30% unchanged
              • >95% of dose recovered within 7 days after administration
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              Administration

              Oral Administration

              Take with food

              Swallow tablets whole

              Missed dose: Take any missed dose as soon as possible before the next scheduled dose; do NOT double dose to make up for missed dose

              Storage

              Store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF); excursions permitted to 15-30ºC (59-86ºF)

              Keep bottle tightly closed after opening

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