Description
MG Medicals, Quality Assurance
CompositionBicalutamide USP 50mg
SimilarityCalutide 50mg 10s
UsageProstate cancer
CautionPotentially unsafe with Pregnancy
MG Medicals, Briefing of Casodex 50mg 28 Tablet
Uses of Casodex 50mg 28 TabletCasodex 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of prostate cancer.
Casodex 50mg 28 Tablet side reactionsRash, Dizziness, Decreased libido, Breast enlargement in male, Sleepiness, Weakness, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, Weight gain, Increased liver enzymes, Breast tenderness, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Depression, Decreased appetite, Flatulence, Constipation, Hot flashes.
How to take Casodex 50mg 28 TabletTake this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Casodex 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Casodex 50mg 28 Tablet worksCasodex 50mg Tablet blocks the effect of the natural male hormones on the growth of prostate cells. Casodex 50mg Tablet also blocks the undesired effects of androgens in females such as excessive hair growth and acne.
MG Medicals, More Suggestion
Suggestion for Casodex 50mg 28 Tablet
- Before taking bicalutamide, tell your doctor if you have any liver disease.
- Bicalutamide may cause serious liver dysfunction (with symptoms of abdominal pain, anorexia, dark urine, fatigue, jaundice, nausea, vomiting). Stop taking Bicalutamide and call your doctor if you experience any such symptoms.
- If you have an objective progression of disease together with elevated PSA, seek immediate medical advice, as you may have to stop bicalutamide treatment.
- You should not take this medicine if you have rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption.?
- Take precautions as you may occasionally feel sleepy while on bicalutamide therapy.?
- Avoid direct exposure to excessive sunlight or UV-light while you are taking bicalutamide.
- Do not drink alcohol while on bicalutamide treatment as it may worsen the side effects of this medication.
MG Medicals, Tips & Warnings
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
caution
Casodex 50mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
No information is available on the use of Casodex 50mg Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
safe
Casodex 50mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
safe
Casodex 50mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Casodex 50mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
caution
Casodex 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Casodex 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
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