Casodex (Bicalutamide)
Brand: Casodex
Active Ingredient(s): Bicalutamide
Strength: 50 mg
Pack Size: 30 Tablets
Store at room temperature.
DIN: 02184478
Manufacturer: AstraZeneca (Canada)
Alternatives: Apo Bicalutamide – PMS Bicalutamide
$243.00
*A valid prescription is required for Rx items.
Description
Casodex (Bicalutamide) is an anticancer agent. It is typically used for the treatment of prostate cancer. It works by slowing the growth of cancer cells. It may also have other uses.
Additional information
Casodex (Bicalutamide) is typically used once daily. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you forget a dose, contact your pharmacist. Dose should be taken at the same time each day, either in the morning or in the evening. May be administered with or without food. WARNING: Use with caution in moderate to severe liver impairment, consider periodic monitoring of liver function with prolonged therapy. It may cause breast pain at higher doses. In addition to its desired action, Casodex (Bicalutamide) may cause some side effects, notably: It may cause peripheral edema (swelling of legs and hands), pain, hot flushes, gynecomastia (enlargement of the breast in men) It may cause constipation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, breast pain, low amount of red blood cells in the blood (cells that contain hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to your body's tissues), pelvic pain, infection, back pain, weakness, shortness of breath It may cause some cardiac (heart) problems like increased in blood pressure, chest pain It may cause weight loss, weight gain, increase in blood glucose levels Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to bicalutamide or any component of the formulation, use in women, pregnancy Taking Casodex (Bicalutamide) during pregnancy is harmful for the baby. Women of childbearing potential should use an effective contraceptive method. Pregnant women should not use this product. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor. A treatment with Casodex (Bicalutamide) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Casodex (Bicalutamide)
Warning
Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.
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