Drugs / flutamide
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flutamide

also known as Eulexin · FLUT · NSC-147834 · Chimax · Drogenil · Flutamida · NSC-215876 · SCH 13521

Small molecule targets AR

Developed for
prostate cancer · polycystic ovary syndrome · acne · congenital adrenal hyperplasia · head and neck squamous cell carcinoma · premenstrual dysphoric disorder · prostate neoplasm · castration-resistant prostate carcinoma
+1 more · ovarian cancer
Investigated by
National Cancer Institute (NCI) · Radiation Therapy Oncology Group · Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) · NRG Oncology · Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology · University of Virginia
+37 more · Cancer and Leukemia Group B · Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group · M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · SWOG Cancer Research Network · Astellas Pharma Inc · AstraZeneca · Cliniche Humanitas Gavazzeni · Ente Ospedaliero Ospedali Galliera · Eulji University Hospital · European Institute of Oncology · European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC · Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center · Mansoura University · Marche Polytechnic University · Medical University of South Carolina · NCIC Clinical Trials Group · NYU Langone Health · National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) · National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) · Northwestern University · Oregon Health and Science University · Patrick C. Walsh Fund · Pfizer · Sanofi · Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins · St. Luke's Hospital, Ireland · Takeda · UNICANCER · University of Arizona · University of California, Los Angeles · University of Genoa · University of Washington · Virginia Commonwealth University · Weill Medical College of Cornell University · Wonju Severance Christian Hospital · Zagazig University · Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 2 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Label expansion US (FDA) EULEXIN 1996-06-21 fda.gov
Approved US (FDA) EULEXIN 1989-01-27 fda.gov

Trials 39 · a red edge is where a trial was stopped

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 02 trials
Phase 0 NCT04597099 Oct 2022 → Oct 2025 polycystic ovary syndrome University of Virginia Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT03507608 May 2019 → Sep 2024 prostate cancer Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 12 trials
Phase 1 NCT00930228 Jan 2009 → May 2024 polycystic ovary syndrome University of Virginia Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02911350 May 2000 → Dec 2016 prostate cancer NYU Langone Health Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 213 trials
Phase 2 NCT06694350 Dec 2024 → Dec 2027 expected head and neck squamous cell carcinoma Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT05899699 Jun → Sep 2023 acne Mansoura University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01889199 Apr 2013 → Jul 2023 polycystic ovary syndrome University of California, Los Angeles Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00528866 Apr 2008 → Dec 2013 prostate cancer Radiation Therapy Oncology Group Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00450463 Feb 2007 → Apr 2017 prostate cancer National Cancer Institute (NCI) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00103376 Oct 2004 → Oct 2009 prostate cancer Medical University of South Carolina Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00028769 Dec 2001 → Jun 2010 prostate cancer SWOG Cancer Research Network Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00006359 Sep 2000 → Oct 2007 prostate cancer Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00006214 Aug 2000 → Jul 2006 prostate cancer Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00003323 May 1998 → May 2002 prostate cancer Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/31 trial
Phase 2/3 NCT06601205 Jan 2004 → Mar 2008 prostate cancer, prostate intraepithelial neoplasia Ente Ospedaliero Ospedali Galliera Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 314 trials
Phase 3 NCT01368588 Jul 2011 → Apr 2025 overdue prostate cancer Radiation Therapy Oncology Group Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00936390 Sep 2009 → Oct 2020 prostate cancer Radiation Therapy Oncology Group Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00567580 Feb 2008 → Jul 2018 prostate cancer Radiation Therapy Oncology Group Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00104741 Sep 2003 → Oct 2015 prostate cancer UNICANCER Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00023829 Aug 2001 → Jun 2004 prostate cancer Radiation Therapy Oncology Group Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00005044 Feb 2000 → Sep 2012 prostate cancer Radiation Therapy Oncology Group Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00003645 Jun 1999 → Mar 2017 prostate cancer M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00003734 Dec 1998 → ? prostate cancer St. Luke's Hospital, Ireland Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00003026 Apr 1997 → Sep 2001 prostate cancer European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00002881 Oct 1996 → Apr 1998 prostate cancer Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 43 trials
Phase 4 NCT04248621 Jan 2020 → Apr 2022 prostate neoplasm Wonju Severance Christian Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02918968 Nov 2016 → Mar 2020 prostate cancer Astellas Pharma Inc Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00611923 Feb 2005 → Jun 2011 premenstrual dysphoric disorder Weill Medical College of Cornell University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable4 trials
NCT05478330 Jan 2021 → Jun 2022 acne Zagazig University Completed No outcome recorded
NCT00729560 Jul 2008 → Feb 2012 polycystic ovary syndrome Virginia Commonwealth University Terminated No outcome recorded
NCT01428193 Sep 2006 → Aug 2017 polycystic ovary syndrome University of Virginia Terminated No outcome recorded
NCT00442689 Jul 2006 → Nov 2012 metabolic syndrome X, polycystic ovary syndrome Northwestern University Completed No outcome recorded
Also used as a comparator or background therapy in 34 trials
PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 13 trials
Phase 1 NCT00512668 Background Sep 2007 → Jan 2008 prostate adenocarcinoma National Cancer Institute (NCI) Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00054106 Background Dec 2002 → Sep 2004 prostate cancer NCIC Clinical Trials Group Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00026377 Background Nov 2001 → Mar 2002 prostate cancer University of Chicago Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 28 trials
Phase 2 NCT02742675 Background Sep 2015 → Mar 2021 prostate cancer Fudan University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02346578 Comparator Dec 2014 → Sep 2018 castration-resistant prostate carcinoma Taro Iguchi, MD, PHD Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01786265 Background Feb 2013 → Feb 2027 expected prostate adenocarcinoma M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00699907 Comparator Jan 2005 → Nov 2012 ovarian cancer University of Arizona Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00170157 Background Jun 2004 → Apr 2011 prostate adenocarcinoma Mayo Clinic Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/32 trials
Phase 2/3 NCT04787744 Background Jul 2021 → Sep 2026 expected metastatic prostate carcinoma VA Office of Research and Development Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT03070886 Background Apr 2017 → Oct 2025 prostate adenocarcinoma NRG Oncology Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 318 trials
Phase 3 NCT05050084 Background Dec 2021 → Nov 2026 expected prostate adenocarcinoma NRG Oncology Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04513717 Background Jan 2021 → Dec 2033 expected prostate adenocarcinoma NRG Oncology Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03488810 Comparator Mar 2020 → Jun 2026 prostate cancer European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03678025 Background Sep 2018 → Apr 2028 expected prostate adenocarcinoma SWOG Cancer Research Network Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02446405 Comparator Mar 2014 → Dec 2026 expected prostate cancer University of Sydney Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 41 trial
Phase 4 NCT05700903 Comparator Sep 2023 → Jul 2025 dysautonomia, hypertensive disorder, kidney disorder, prostate cancer University of Colorado, Denver Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable2 trials
NCT05628363 Background Jan 2023 → Oct 2025 overdue prostate cancer Washington University School of Medicine Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
NCT02454543 Background May 2015 → Dec 2019 overdue prostate cancer Martini-Klinik am UKE GmbH Active not recruiting No outcome recorded

Press releases naming this drug 1 release

DateIssuerRelease
2001-09-19 Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. Teva Announces Approval of Flutamide Capsules tevapharm.com

Evidence & citations 13 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 75 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as flutamide “Participants were randomly assigned (1:1), using a centralised web-based system and stratified by volume of disease, planned use of concurrent docetaxel and bone antiresorptive...” PMID 36990608 Apr 2023
70

“All patients receive neoadjuvant androgen-deprivation therapy comprising bicalutamide orally (PO) once daily or flutamide PO thrice daily for 4-6 months, and luteinizing...” NCT01368588

“Patients treated with leuprolide, goserelin, or degarelix should also receive an androgen receptor antagonist (flutamide or bicalutamide) for 30 days from the start of GnRH...” NCT05628363

“Combination therapy of topical anti-inflammatory agent (Dapsone 5%) and anti-androgenic agent (Flutamide 2.5%) with anti-bacterial agent of micro-emulsion component (tea tree oil 5%)” NCT05899699

“Non-steroidal anti-androgen (e. g. flutamide, bicalutamide) PO daily for 4 weeks, started 2 weeks before the first LHRH agonist injection” NCT03488810

“Antiandrogen (AA) therapy can be either 250 mg flutamide by mouth three times a day or 50 mg bicalutamide by mouth once a day.” NCT00567580

“Drugs, such as goserelin, leuprolide, flutamide, or bicalutamide, may stop the adrenal glands from making androgens.” NCT00103376

“oral antiandrogen (i.e., oral flutamide 3 times daily for 2 months or oral bicalutamide once daily for 2 months).” NCT00288080

Flutamide dosed at 250mg orally three times a day for 14 days prior to the initiation of Leuprolide Acetate.” NCT00223665

“Either flutamide (orally 250 mg three times a day) or bicalutamide (orally 50 mg once a day).” NCT01546987

flutamide 250 mg PO tid for 4 wks OR casodex 50 mg PO daily for 4 wks” NCT00006359

“antiandrogens (flutamide and bicalutamide) were given orally” NCT00309985

“non-steroidal antiandrogen (e.g. flutamide, bicalutamide)” NCT02454543

“1. Lupron / FlutamideNCT02911350

FlutamideNCT05700903

NCT00002633

NCT06601205

NCT00023829

NCT00028769

NCT05050084

NCT00030654

NCT00003734

NCT00817739

NCT00936390

NCT00767286

NCT00930228

NCT00003517

NCT04248621

NCT00170157

NCT00003653

NCT01786265

NCT00002597

NCT00003026

NCT04787744

NCT00699907

NCT00002881

NCT06694350

NCT00651326

NCT05478330

NCT02918968

NCT03507608

NCT00006214

NCT00450463

NCT00729560

NCT00004054

NCT00002889

NCT00002855

NCT04513717

NCT00003124

NCT00054106

NCT00769548

NCT03678025

NCT00512668

NCT00001521

NCT00388804

NCT00442689

NCT02742675

NCT00528866

NCT00026377

NCT01011751

NCT00003323

NCT00116220

NCT02346578

NCT04597099

NCT03070886

NCT00104741

NCT01889199

NCT01122121

NCT00003645

NCT00611923

NCT01428193

Known as Chimax ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL806
Known as Drogenil ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL806
Known as Eulexin “Flutamide (Eulexin) or bicalutamide (Casodex) may be used as the antiandrogens.” NCT00003026
3

“an antiandrogen such as Eulexin or Casodex” NCT00283803

“Flutamide (Eulexin) and Lupron or Zoladex” NCT00116220

NCT00005044

Known as FLUT Flutamide, FLUT, NSC-147834; and Zoladex, ZDX, NSC-606864; plus external-beam irradiation using megavoltage equipment with energies of at least 4 MV (at least 6 MV preferred).” NCT00767286
2

Flutamide, FLUT, NSC-147834; Goserelin, Zoladex, ZDX, NSC-606864; with irradiation of the whole pelvis followed by a boost to the prostate using photons of at least 6 MV.” NCT00769548

“an antiandrogen (nilutamide [ANAN], flutamide [FLUT], bicalutamide [CDX], or cyproterone acetate [CPTR])” NCT00003653

Known as Flutamida ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL806
Known as NSC-147834 “Flutamide, FLUT, NSC-147834; and Zoladex, ZDX, NSC-606864; plus external-beam irradiation using megavoltage equipment with energies of at least 4 MV (at least 6 MV preferred).” NCT00767286
1

“Flutamide, FLUT, NSC-147834; Goserelin, Zoladex, ZDX, NSC-606864; with irradiation of the whole pelvis followed by a boost to the prostate using photons of at least 6 MV.” NCT00769548

Known as NSC-215876 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL806
Known as SCH 13521 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL806
Action Inhibit “Non steroidal anti-androgen that prevents the action of androgens by blocking receptor sites in target tissue.” NCT00001521
Modality Small molecule CHEMBL806
Route Oral “flutamide 10mg/kg/day orally” NCT00001521
Target AR “androgen receptor (AR) ligands (e.g., dihydrotestosterone and flutamide)” PMID 38104131 Dec 2023