Information About Generic Casodex (Bicalutamide)

What is Generic Casodex (Bicalutamide)

Working of Generic Casodex (Bicalutamide)

Generic Casodex (Bicalutamide) Dosage or Administration

Precautions for Taking Generic Casodex (Bicalutamide)

Interaction of Generic Casodex (Bicalutamide) with Other Drugs

Side effects of Generic Casodex (Bicalutamide)

Bicalutamide is generic equivalent of Casodex, it is used to treat Advanced prostate cancer in combination with a luteinizing hormone releasing hormone (LHRH) analog. Safety and efficacy not established.

What is Generic Casodex (Bicalutamide)

Generic Casodex belong to calss Antiandrogen, Antineoplastic hormone. Generic Casodex inhibits the action of androgens. It is highly protein-bound (96%). Time to peak concentration (single-dose) is 31.3 hr, and half-life is 5.8 days.

Generic Casodex (Bicalutamide) Dosage or Administration

Advanced Prostate Cancer

ADULTS: PO 50 mg (1 tablet) once daily at the same time of day with or without food.

Precautions for Taking Generic Casodex (Bicalutamide)

Pregnancy: Category X. Lactation: Bicalutamide is not indicated for use in women. Children: Safety and efficacy not established. Gynecomastia/Breast pain: Reported in patients treated for prostate cancer. Hepatic function impairment: Use bicalutamide with caution in patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment. Hepatotoxicity: Generally occurred within the first 3 to 4 mo of treatment. Women: Do not be used in women.

Interaction of Generic Casodex (Bicalutamide) with Other Drugs

Warfarin: Prothrombin time may increase when bicalutamide is initiated in patients stabilized on chronic warfarin therapy.

Side effects of Generic Casodex (Bicalutamide)

CARDIOVASCULAR: Angina pectoris; CHF; hypertension. CNS: Myasthenia; anxiety; depression; confusion; somnolence; nervousness; loss of libido; neuropathy. DERMATOLOGIC: Dry skin; pruritus; alopecia. ENDOCRINE: Hot flashes; gynecomastia; breast pain; diabetes mellitus. GI: Anorexia; dyspepsia; rectal hemorrhage; melena; increased liver function enzymes. GU: Impotence; nocturia; hematuria; reduced sperm count. MUSCULOSKELETAL: Arthritis; myalgia; leg cramps; hypertonia. RESPIRATORY: Increased cough; pharyngitis; bronchitis; pneumonia; rhinitis; lung disorder.
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