Erleada

Erleada (apalutamide) is a prescription medication used to treat Prostate cancer. A once-daily pill for prostate cancer that has spread or is at high risk of spreading, used together with hormone therapy.

An androgen receptor inhibitor that prevents male hormones from binding to and stimulating prostate cancer cells.

Commonly reported side effects of Erleada include Fatigue, Joint pain, Rash, High blood pressure, and Falls and fractures. This is not a complete list — tell your doctor or pharmacist about any side effects you experience.

Erleada has notable warnings and precautions. Tell your doctor about your medical history and any other medicines or supplements you take before starting Erleada.

The active ingredient in Erleada is apalutamide, which belongs to a class of medicines known as Androgen Receptor Inhibitor.

Erleada is manufactured by Janssen. It was first approved in 2018.

You may be able to lower the cost of Erleada by using a free pharmacy discount card or by comparing prices across pharmacies before you fill your prescription. Savings vary by pharmacy and location.