How is darolutamide typically taken?
Darolutamide, a nonsteroidal androgen receptor inhibitor, is administered orally in the form of 300mg tablets [1]. The recommended dosage is 600mg (two 300mg tablets) orally, once daily.
Is this medication taken with food?
Darolutamide capsules should be taken with food [2]. Food does not affect the pharmacokinetics of darolutamide, but taking the drug with a meal may improve patient tolerability.
Are there other forms of darolutamide administration?
No, the only available administration form for darolutamide is an oral tablet.
Why is darolutamide taken once daily?
Taking darolutamide once daily is a common dosage regimen for the medication, as it maintains steady-state plasma concentrations and may improve patient adherence.
Patent information
Darolutamide was developed by Orion Corporation, the patent for darolutamide expired in [insert year].
Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/patents/US11411593
[2] https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2019/212558Orig1s000MedR.pdf