nilandron
Nilandron (Nilutamide) is a medication used to treat Carcinoma, Prostatic Neoplasms.
Nilutamide · by Advanz Pharma
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Nilutamide
- Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- Nilutamide 150MG · Nilutamide 50MG
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- carcinoma, prostatic neoplasms
- Manufacturer
- Advanz Pharma
- FDA application
- NDA020169
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Tablet
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Nilandron treat?
- Nilandron (Nilutamide) may be used to treat carcinoma, prostatic neoplasms, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Nilandron?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Nilandron. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Nilandron?
- Nilandron is marketed by Advanz Pharma. You can see Advanz Pharma's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Nilandron a brand-name or generic drug?
- Nilandron is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Nilutamide.
- Is Nilandron available over the counter?
- No. Nilandron is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Nilandron come in?
- Nilandron is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Nilandron FDA-registered?
- Nilandron is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020169. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
What people report to the FDA about NILUTAMIDE
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 97 reports naming NILUTAMIDE — the active ingredient in Nilandron, and the FDA flagged 82% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:
- prostatic specific antigen increased15 reports
- asthenia10 reports
- fatigue10 reports
- arthralgia9 reports
- dyspnoea8 reports
- apathy7 reports
- burning sensation7 reports
- diverticulitis7 reports
Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean NILUTAMIDE caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.
Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 25, 2026.
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