Darolutamide

(Nubeqa®)

Nubeqa®

Drug updated on 10/29/2024

Dosage FormTablet (oral; 300 mg)
Drug ClassAndrogen receptor inhibitors
Ongoing and
Completed Studies
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Indication

  • Indicated for the treatment of patients with non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC)
  • Indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) in combination with docetaxel.

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Summary
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  • This summary is based on the review of 35 systematic review(s)/meta-analysis(es). [1-35]
  • Darolutamide combined with Docetaxel and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) demonstrated the highest likelihood of improved overall survival (OS) in high-volume metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) with a hazard ratio (HR) of 0.49 (95% CI: 0.39-0.62), and ranked first in multiple studies (SUCRA 84.3 for OS).
  • In terms of progression-free survival (PFS), Darolutamide + Docetaxel + ADT showed superior outcomes with an HR of 0.68 (95% CI: 0.57-0.82), while triplet therapies like Abiraterone + Docetaxel + ADT and Enzalutamide + Docetaxel + ADT were also highly ranked for PFS (SUCRA = 74.9 and SUCRA = 74.3, respectively).
  • Triplet therapies provided significant OS benefits for patients with high-volume disease, whereas in low-volume disease, doublet therapies such as Enzalutamide + ADT remained highly effective.
  • Performance status did not significantly impact the benefits observed from systemic therapies, indicating that treatment intensification may be warranted even in patients with worse performance status (ECOG ≥1).
  • Darolutamide was generally well-tolerated, exhibiting a safety profile comparable to placebo, with an increased risk of bone fractures indicated by a pooled odds ratio (OR) of 1.523 (95% CI: 1.081-2.146).
  • Specific adverse events included a higher incidence of cognitive and functional toxic effects associated with Enzalutamide, with relative risks (RR) for cognitive toxic effects at 2.10 (95% CI: 1.30-3.38) and for falls at 1.87 (95% CI: 1.27-2.75).
  • Darolutamide demonstrated a lower risk of cardiovascular events compared to other androgen receptor pathway inhibitors (ARPIs) like Abiraterone and Enzalutamide, which were linked to increased risks of cardiac disorder, heart failure, and hypertension.
  • There is no population types or subgroups information available in the reviewed studies.

Product Monograph / Prescribing Information

Document TitleYearSource
Nubeqa (darolutamide) Prescribing Information.2023Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc., Whippany, NJ

Systematic Reviews / Meta-Analyses

Document TitleYearSource
Cardiovascular events among men with prostate cancer treated with androgen receptor signaling inhibitors: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and network meta-analysis2024Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases
Network meta-analysis of combination strategies in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer2024Asian Journal of Andrology
Impact of disease volume on survival efficacy of triplet therapy for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and network meta-analysis2024International Journal of Clinical Oncology
Safety profile of darolutamide versus placebo: a systematic review and meta-analysis2024Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases
Health-related quality of life in patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer treated with androgen receptor signaling inhibitors: the role of combination treatment therapy2024Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases
Systemic therapies for high-volume metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer: a network meta-analysis2023Acta Oncologica (Stockholm, Sweden)
Cost-effectiveness analysis of 7 treatments in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer: a public-payer perspective2023Journal of the National Cancer Institute
Impact of performance status on efficacy of systemic therapy for prostate cancer: a meta-analysis2023BJU International
Efficacy of Systemic Treatment in Prostate Cancer Patients With Visceral Metastasis: A Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, and Network Meta-analysis2023The Journal of Urology
Association of Second-generation Antiandrogens With Cognitive and Functional Toxic Effects in Randomized Clinical Trials: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis2023JAMA Oncology
Triplet or Doublet Therapy in Metastatic Hormone-sensitive Prostate Cancer: Updated Network Meta-analysis Stratified by Disease Volume2023 European Urology Focus
Comparative efficacy of second-generation androgen receptor inhibitors for treating prostate cancer: A systematic review and network meta-analysis2023Frontiers in Endocrinology
Comparison of doublet and triplet therapies for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer: A systematic review and network meta-analysis2023Frontiers in Oncology
First-line Systemic Treatment Options for Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer: A Living Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis2023JAMA Oncology
Based on ARASENS trial: efficacy and safety of darolutamide as an emerging option of endocrinotherapy for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer-an updated systematic review and network meta-analysis2023Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology
The efficacy and adverse events of conventional and second-generation androgen receptor inhibitors for castration-resistant prostate cancer: A network meta-analysis2023Frontiers in Endocrinology
Risk of cognitive impairment in men with advanced prostate cancer treated with NHAs: A systematic review and network meta-analysis2023Clinical and Translational Science
Efficacy and safety of therapies for advanced prostate cancer in Asia: Evidence from a systematic literature review2022Therapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology
Systemic triplet therapy for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer: A systematic review and network meta-analysis2022 Frontiers in Pharmacology
Addition of androgen receptor-targeted agents to androgen-deprivation therapy and docetaxel in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis2022ESMO Open
Androgen Receptor Signaling Inhibitors in Addition to Docetaxel with Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Metastatic Hormone-sensitive Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis2022European Urology
Chemotherapy and advanced androgen blockage, alone or combined, for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer a systematic review and meta-analysis2022Cancer Treatment Reviews
The Health Economics of Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive and Non-Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer-A Systematic Literature Review with Application to the Canadian Context2022Current Oncology (Toronto, Ont.)
Treatments for Metastatic Hormone-sensitive Prostate Cancer: Systematic Review, Network Meta-analysis, and Benefit-harm assessment2022European Urology Oncology
Impact of New Systemic Therapies in Overall Survival in Non-Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis2022Clinical Genitourinary Cancer
A meta-analysis on overall survival and safety outcomes in patients with nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer treated with novel hormonal agents2022Anti-Cancer Drugs
Androgen receptor axis-targeted agents for non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer impact on overall survival and safety profile2022Minerva Urology and Nephrology
Overall survival and adverse events after treatment with darolutamide vs. apalutamide vs. enzalutamide for high-risk non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: a systematic review and network meta-analysis2022Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases
Comparison of Treatments for Nonmetastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer: Matching-Adjusted Indirect Comparison and Network Meta-Analysis2022Journal of the National Cancer Institute
Association of Novel Androgen Receptor Axis-Targeted Therapies With Diarrhea in Patients With Prostate Cancer: A Bayesian Network Analysis2021Frontiers in Medicine
Novel Androgen Receptor Inhibitors in Non-Metastatic, Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis2021Frontiers in Oncology
Apalutamide, darolutamide and enzalutamide in nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: a meta-analysis2021Future Oncology (London, England)
Evaluation of Fall and Fracture Risk Among Men With Prostate Cancer Treated With Androgen Receptor Inhibitors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis2020 JAMA Network Open
Apalutamide, enzalutamide, and darolutamide for non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: a systematic review and network meta-analysis2020International Journal of Clinical Oncology
Evaluation of Cognitive Function in Trials Testing New-Generation Hormonal Therapy in Patients with Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review2020Cancers

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