Version July 2025
Note: Patients receiving darolutamide should also receive a gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog concurrently (or have had bilateral orchiectomy). Assess for cardiovascular risk factors (diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension) and optimize management of these conditions.
Prostate cancer, metastatic, hormone sensitive: Oral: 600 mg twice daily (in combination with docetaxel); continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity (Ref). Administer the first 6 cycles of docetaxel within 6 weeks after initiating darolutamide.
Prostate cancer, nonmetastatic, castration resistant: Oral: 600 mg twice daily; continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity (Ref).
Missed dose: If a dose is missed, administer as soon as possible prior to the next scheduled dose; do not take 2 doses at the same time to make up for a missed dose.
Dosage adjustment for concomitant therapy: Significant drug interactions exist, requiring dose/frequency adjustment or avoidance. Consult drug interactions database for more information.
eGFR 30 to 89 mL/minute/1.73 m2: No dosage adjustment necessary.
eGFR 15 to 29 mL/minute/1.73 m2 (not receiving hemodialysis): Reduce the dose to 300 mg twice daily.
End-stage renal disease (eGFR <15 mL/minute/1.73 m2): There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling (has not been studied).
Mild impairment (Child-Pugh class A): No dosage adjustment necessary.
Moderate impairment (Child-Pugh class B): Reduce the dose to 300 mg twice daily.
Severe impairment (Child-Pugh class C): There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling (has not been studied).
Grade 3 or higher toxicity (or intolerable adverse reaction): Withhold darolutamide or reduce dose to 300 mg twice daily until symptoms improve; may then resume therapy at 600 mg twice daily when the adverse reaction returns to baseline. Dose reduction <300 mg twice daily is not recommended.
Grade 3 or 4 ischemic heart disease: Discontinue darolutamide.
Seizure: Consider discontinuing darolutamide in patients who develop a seizure during treatment.
Metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer: If docetaxel is delayed, interrupted, or discontinued, darolutamide may be continued.
Refer to adult dosing.
The following adverse drug reactions and incidences are derived from product labeling unless otherwise specified. Adverse reactions reported in adults.
>10%:
Hematologic & oncologic: Decreased neutrophils (20%; grades 3/4: 4%)
Hepatic: Increased serum aspartate aminotransferase (23%), increased serum bilirubin (16%)
Nervous system: Asthenia (≤16%), fatigue (≤16%)
1% to 10%:
Cardiovascular: Heart failure (2%), ischemic heart disease (4%)
Dermatologic: Skin rash (4%)
Neuromuscular & skeletal: Limb pain (6%)
Frequency not defined:
Cardiovascular: Hypertension
Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, nausea
Genitourinary: Hematuria, urinary retention
Respiratory: Pneumonia
There are no contraindications listed in the manufacturer's US labeling.
Canadian labeling: Hypersensitivity to darolutamide or any component of the formulation.
Concerns related to adverse effects:
• Cardiotoxicity: Ischemic heart disease has occurred with darolutamide, including grades 3 and 4 events; some cases were fatal. Optimize management of cardiovascular risk factors (diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension). Androgen-deprivation therapy may increase the risk for cardiovascular disease (Levine 2010).
• Seizure: Seizure has occurred in patients receiving darolutamide, including a report of a grade 3 event. It is not known if antiseizure medications will prevent darolutamide-related seizures. Advise patients of the risk of seizures during darolutamide treatment and of the risk of engaging in activities where sudden loss of consciousness could cause serious harm to themselves or others.
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.
Tablet, Oral:
Nubeqa: 300 mg
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Tablets (Nubeqa Oral)
300 mg (per each): $142.54
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Tablet, Oral:
Nubeqa: 300 mg
Darolutamide is available through specialty pharmacy network. Refer to https://www.nubeqahcp.com/sites/g/files/kmftyc1081/files/2019-07/Nubeqa_SpecialtyPharmacyNetwork_0.pdf for more information.
Oral: Administer with food. Swallow tablets whole.
This medication is not on the NIOSH (2024) list; however, it may meet the criteria for a hazardous drug. Darolutamide may cause reproductive toxicity and has a structural/toxicity profile similar to existing hazardous agents.
Use appropriate precautions for receiving, handling, storage, preparation, dispensing, transporting, administration, and disposal. Follow NIOSH and USP 800 recommendations and institution-specific policies/procedures for appropriate containment strategy (NIOSH 2023; NIOSH 2024; USP-NF 2020).
Note: Facilities may perform risk assessment of some hazardous drugs to determine if appropriate for alternative handling and containment strategies (USP-NF 2020). Refer to institution-specific handling policies/procedures.
Prostate cancer, metastatic, hormone-sensitive: Treatment of metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (in combination with docetaxel) in adults.
Prostate cancer, nonmetastatic, castration-resistant: Treatment of nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in adults.
Darolutamide may be confused with abiraterone, apalutamide, bicalutamide, dutasteride, enzalutamide, flutamide, nilutamide
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) includes this medication among its list of drug classes (chemotherapeutic agent, parenteral and oral) which have a heightened risk of causing significant patient harm when used in error (High-Alert Medications in Acute Care Settings).
Substrate of CYP3A4 (Minor), P-glycoprotein (Minor), UGT1A1, UGT1A9; Note: Assignment of Major/Minor substrate status based on clinically relevant drug interaction potential; Inhibits BCRP, OATP1B1/1B3; Induces CYP3A4 (Weak);
Note: Interacting drugs may not be individually listed below if they are part of a group interaction (eg, individual drugs within “CYP3A4 Inducers [Strong]” are NOT listed). For a complete list of drug interactions by individual drug name and detailed management recommendations, use the drug interactions program by clicking on the “Launch drug interactions program” link above.
Alpelisib: BCRP/ABCG2 Inhibitors may increase serum concentration of Alpelisib. Management: Avoid coadministration of BCRP/ABCG2 inhibitors and alpelisib due to the potential for increased alpelisib concentrations and toxicities. If coadministration cannot be avoided, closely monitor for increased alpelisib adverse reactions. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Atazanavir: May increase serum concentration of UGT1A1 Substrates. Management: Do not use UGT1A1 substrates for which small increases in exposure can cause serious adverse effects together with atazanavir, and use caution with any UGT1A1 substrate, even when small changes in exposure are less likely to cause serious adverse effects. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Atogepant: CYP3A4 Inducers (Weak) may decrease serum concentration of Atogepant. Management: For treatment of episodic migraine, the recommended dose of atogepant is 30 mg once daily or 60 mg once daily when combined with CYP3A4 inducers. When used for treatment of chronic migraine, use of atogepant with CYP3A4 inducers should be avoided. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Atogepant: OATP1B1/1B3 (SLCO1B1/1B3) Inhibitors may increase serum concentration of Atogepant. Management: For episodic migraine, the recommended atogepant dose is 10 mg or 30 mg once daily if given with OATP1B1/1B3 inhibitors. For chronic migraine, the recommended atogepant dose is 30 mg once daily with OATP1B1/1B3 inhibitors. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Atrasentan: OATP1B1/1B3 (SLCO1B1/1B3) Inhibitors may increase serum concentration of Atrasentan. Risk X: Avoid
BCRP/ABCG2 Substrates (Clinically Relevant with Inhibitors): Darolutamide may increase serum concentration of BCRP/ABCG2 Substrates (Clinically Relevant with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor
Belumosudil: May increase serum concentration of UGT1A1 Substrates. Management: Avoid coadministration of belumosudil with substrates of UGT1A1 for which minimal concentration increases can cause serious adverse effects. If coadministration is required, dose reductions of the UGT1A1 substrate may be required. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Brincidofovir: OATP1B1/1B3 (SLCO1B1/1B3) Inhibitors may increase serum concentration of Brincidofovir. Management: Consider alternatives to OATP1B/1B3 inhibitors in patients treated with brincidofovir. If coadministration is required, administer OATP1B1/1B3 inhibitors at least 3 hours after brincidofovir and increase monitoring for brincidofovir adverse reactions. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Choline C 11: Antiandrogens may decrease therapeutic effects of Choline C 11. Risk C: Monitor
Cladribine: BCRP/ABCG2 Inhibitors may increase serum concentration of Cladribine. Management: Avoid concomitant use of BCRP inhibitors during the 4 to 5 day oral cladribine treatment cycles whenever possible. If combined, consider dose reduction of the BCRP inhibitor and separation in the timing of administration. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
CloZAPine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Weak) may decrease serum concentration of CloZAPine. Risk C: Monitor
Elagolix, Estradiol, and Norethindrone: OATP1B1/1B3 (SLCO1B1/1B3) Inhibitors may increase serum concentration of Elagolix, Estradiol, and Norethindrone. Specifically, concentrations of elagolix may be increased. Risk X: Avoid
Elagolix: OATP1B1/1B3 (SLCO1B1/1B3) Inhibitors may increase serum concentration of Elagolix. Risk X: Avoid
Elbasvir and Grazoprevir: OATP1B1/1B3 (SLCO1B1/1B3) Inhibitors may increase serum concentration of Elbasvir and Grazoprevir. Risk X: Avoid
Eluxadoline: OATP1B1/1B3 (SLCO1B1/1B3) Inhibitors may increase serum concentration of Eluxadoline. Management: Decrease the eluxadoline dose to 75 mg twice daily if combined with OATP1B1/1B3 inhibitors and monitor patients for increased eluxadoline effects/toxicities. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Flotufolastat F18: Coadministration of Antiandrogens and Flotufolastat F18 may alter diagnostic results. Management: Therapies targeting the androgen pathway may result in changes in the uptake of flotufolastat F18 in prostate cancer. The impact of these therapies on the performance of flotufolastat F18 is unknown; consider use of alternative agents. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Gallium Ga 68 PSMA-11: Antiandrogens may decrease therapeutic effects of Gallium Ga 68 PSMA-11. Management: Therapies targeting the androgen pathway may result in changes in the uptake of gallium Ga 68 PSMA-11 (gozetotide) in prostate cancer. The impact on the performance of gallium Ga 68 PSMA-11 (gozetotide) is unknown; consider use of alternative agents. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Hormonal Contraceptives: CYP3A4 Inducers (Weak) may decrease serum concentration of Hormonal Contraceptives. Management: Advise patients to use an alternative method of contraception or a back-up method during coadministration, and to continue back-up contraception for 28 days after discontinuing a weak CYP3A4 inducer to ensure contraceptive reliability. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Indium 111 Capromab Pendetide: Coadministration of Antiandrogens and Indium 111 Capromab Pendetide may alter diagnostic results. Risk X: Avoid
Inducers of CYP3A4 (Moderate) and P-glycoprotein: May decrease serum concentration of Darolutamide. Risk X: Avoid
Inducers of CYP3A4 (Strong) and P-glycoprotein: May decrease serum concentration of Darolutamide. Risk X: Avoid
Inhibitors of CYP3A4 (Strong) and P-glycoprotein: May increase serum concentration of Darolutamide. Risk C: Monitor
Mitapivat: May decrease serum concentration of UGT1A1 Substrates. Risk C: Monitor
Momelotinib: OATP1B1/1B3 (SLCO1B1/1B3) Inhibitors may increase serum concentration of Momelotinib. Risk C: Monitor
NiMODipine: CYP3A4 Inducers (Weak) may decrease serum concentration of NiMODipine. Risk C: Monitor
OATP1B1/1B3 (SLCO1B1/1B3) Substrates (Clinically Relevant with Inhibitors): Darolutamide may increase serum concentration of OATP1B1/1B3 (SLCO1B1/1B3) Substrates (Clinically Relevant with Inhibitors). Risk C: Monitor
PAZOPanib: BCRP/ABCG2 Inhibitors may increase serum concentration of PAZOPanib. Risk X: Avoid
Piflufolastat F18: Coadministration of Antiandrogens and Piflufolastat F18 may alter diagnostic results. Management: Therapies targeting the androgen pathway may result in changes in the uptake of piflufolastat F18 in prostate cancer. The impact of these therapies on the performance of piflufolastat F18 is unknown; consider use of alternative agents. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Resmetirom: OATP1B1/1B3 (SLCO1B1/1B3) Inhibitors may increase serum concentration of Resmetirom. Risk X: Avoid
Revefenacin: OATP1B1/1B3 (SLCO1B1/1B3) Inhibitors may increase active metabolite exposure of Revefenacin. Risk X: Avoid
Rosuvastatin: Darolutamide may increase serum concentration of Rosuvastatin. Management: Limit the dose of rosuvastatin to 5 mg daily when combined with darolutamide. Monitor closely for increased rosuvastatin effects/toxicities (eg, myalgias, rhabdomyolysis) when these agents are combined. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Seladelpar: BCRP/ABCG2 Inhibitors may increase serum concentration of Seladelpar. Risk C: Monitor
Selpercatinib: CYP3A4 Inducers (Weak) may decrease serum concentration of Selpercatinib. Risk C: Monitor
Sirolimus (Conventional): CYP3A4 Inducers (Weak) may decrease serum concentration of Sirolimus (Conventional). Risk C: Monitor
Sirolimus (Protein Bound): CYP3A4 Inducers (Weak) may decrease serum concentration of Sirolimus (Protein Bound). Risk C: Monitor
Tacrolimus (Systemic): CYP3A4 Inducers (Weak) may decrease serum concentration of Tacrolimus (Systemic). Risk C: Monitor
Talazoparib: BCRP/ABCG2 Inhibitors may increase serum concentration of Talazoparib. Risk C: Monitor
Taurursodiol: OATP1B1/1B3 (SLCO1B1/1B3) Inhibitors may increase serum concentration of Taurursodiol. Risk X: Avoid
Topotecan: BCRP/ABCG2 Inhibitors may increase serum concentration of Topotecan. Risk X: Avoid
Ubrogepant: Darolutamide may increase serum concentration of Ubrogepant. Darolutamide may decrease serum concentration of Ubrogepant. Management: Consider an alternative regimen as the most appropriate dose of ubrogepant with darolutamide is unknown. Risk D: Consider Therapy Modification
Voxilaprevir: OATP1B1/1B3 (SLCO1B1/1B3) Inhibitors may increase serum concentration of Voxilaprevir. Risk X: Avoid
Zavegepant: OATP1B1/1B3 (SLCO1B1/1B3) Inhibitors may increase serum concentration of Zavegepant. Risk X: Avoid
Bioavailability of darolutamide was increased by 2- to 2.5-fold when administered with food; exposure was similarly increased for ketodarolutamide (active metabolite). Management: Administer with food.
Patients with partners who could become pregnant should use effective contraception during darolutamide treatment and for 1 week after the last darolutamide dose.
Based on the mechanism of action, darolutamide may cause fetal harm and pregnancy loss if utero exposure occurs.
It is not known if darolutamide is present in breast milk.
Monitor hepatic and renal function as clinically necessary. Assess for cardiovascular risk factors (diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension). Monitor for signs/symptoms of ischemic heart disease; monitor for seizure. Monitor adherence.
Cardiovascular monitoring for patients with prostate cancer: Comprehensive assessment prior to treatment including a history and physical examination, screening for cardiovascular disease risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, and smoking; baseline and serial ECGs are recommended in patients at risk of QTc prolongation during androgen deprivation therapy (ADT); estimate 10-year cardiovascular disease risk in patients without cardiovascular disease at baseline; assess cardiovascular risk annually during ADT (ASCO [Armenian 2017]; ESC [Lyon 2022]).
Darolutamide is a competitive androgen receptor inhibitor. In addition to androgen binding inhibition, darolutamide also inhibits androgen receptor translocation and androgen receptor-mediated transcription. Ketodarolutamide (active metabolite) has similar in vitro activity to darolutamide. Androgen receptor inhibition results in decreased proliferation of prostate tumor cells and increased apoptosis, leading to a decrease in tumor volume.
Distribution: Vd: 119 L; darolutamide has low blood-brain barrier penetration (Fizazi 2019).
Protein binding: Darolutamide: 92%; ketodarolutamide (active metabolite): 99.8%; primarily to serum albumin.
Metabolism: Primarily metabolized by CYP3A4, as well as by UGT1A9 and UGT1A1; active metabolite is ketodarolutamide.
Bioavailability: ~30% (following a 300 mg darolutamide dose under fasted conditions).
Half-life elimination: ~20 hours (darolutamide and ketodarolutamide).
Time to peak: ~4 hours.
Excretion: Urine: 63.4% (~7% as unchanged drug); feces: 32.4% (~30% as unchanged drug); Clearance: 116 mL/minute.
Altered kidney function: Darolutamide exposure was increased by ~2.5-fold in noncancer subjects with severe renal impairment (eGFR 15 to 29 mL/minute/1.73 m2) not receiving dialysis as compared to healthy subjects.
Hepatic function impairment: Darolutamide exposure was increased by ~1.9-fold in noncancer subjects with moderate (Child-Pugh class B) hepatic impairment as compared to healthy subjects.
