Nilutamide

Nilutamide

Clinical data
ATC code	L02BB02 (WHO)
Pharmacokinetic data
Elimination half-life	38.0 to 59.1 hours
Identifiers
IUPAC name 5,5-dimethyl-3-[4-nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl] imidazolidine-2,4-dione
CAS Number	63612-50-0
PubChem CID	4493
DrugBank	APRD00150
E number	{{#property:P628}}
ECHA InfoCard	{{#property:P2566}}
Chemical and physical data
Formula	C12H10F3N3O4
Molar mass	317.221 g/mol

Template:Search infobox Steven C. Campbell, M.D., Ph.D.

Overview

Nilutamide is an antiandrogen medication used in the treatment of advanced stage prostate cancer. Nilutamide blocks the androgen receptor, preventing its interaction with testosterone. Because most prostate cancer cells rely on the stimulation of the androgen receptor for growth and survival, nilutamide can prolong life in men with prostate cancer. Nilutamide is marketed under the name Nilandron in the United States.

References

• Kassouf W, Tanguay S, Aprikian AG. Nilutamide as second line hormone therapy for prostate cancer after androgen ablation fails. J. Urol. 2003 May;169(5):1742-4. PMID 12686822