Pharmacologic Substance
nilutamide Audio
[ ny-loo-tuh-mide ]
Brand Names:
Nilandron
Effect:
Testicular Endocrine Activity Alteration
May Treat:
Carcinoma; Prostatic Neoplasms
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; PDR
Definitions related to nilutamide:
  • A drug that blocks the effects of male hormones in the body. It is a type of antiandrogen.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A synthetic, nonsteroidal agent with antiandrogenic properties. Nilutamide preferentially binds to androgen receptors and blocks androgen receptor activation by testosterone and other androgens; this agent may inhibit androgen-dependent growth of normal and neoplastic prostate cells. (NCI04)
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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