XTANDI is a prescription medicine used to treat men with prostate cancer that:
- no longer responds to a hormone therapy or surgical treatment to lower testosterone
- has spread to other parts of the body and responds to a hormone therapy or surgical treatment to lower testosterone
OR
It is not known if XTANDI is safe and effective in females or children.
Staying on track
with XTANDI
Take XTANDI once a day at the same time each day. If you have trouble remembering to take your dose, ask a family member or friend for reminders to help you stay on track. Whether it’s in person, by phone, or by text message, they can be your constant reminder to keep moving forward.
Tips to help you take your medicine as directed by your doctor.
Incorporate taking XTANDI into your daily activities and routines, such as after brushing your teeth.
Set an alarm to help you remember to take XTANDI at the same time each day.
Utilize the pill tracker that you may have received with your starter kit.
PSA tests
You’re probably familiar with the prostate‑specific antigen (PSA) test. This is a blood test that measures the amount of PSA in your blood. Your doctor may perform this test periodically throughout your treatment.
Scans
Your doctor may also use one or more of the scans below to monitor your prostate cancer:
- Computed tomography (CT) scan
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
- Bone scan
Talk to your doctor
It’s important to talk with your doctor and share how you’re feeling throughout your treatment. It’s a good idea to keep a pad and pencil (or your smartphone) handy to write down notes about your symptoms. Remember to jot down the time of day and what’s going on at that moment.
