Casodex 50mg Tablet

Casodex 50mg Tablet contains the active pharmaceutical ingredient bicalutamide. It is used for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It belongs to the category of drugs called non-steroidal anti-androgens. It is prescribed along with Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone (LHRH) analogue or surgical removal of testicles. Casodex 50mg Tablet should be taken with or without food but should be taken at a fixed time every day. The dosage of the Casodex tablets will depend on the condition of the patient. This medication should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Do not overdose on this medication as it causes serious side effects, and this medicine has to be taken even when the patient is feeling well. It is a part of androgen deprivation therapy, a combination of radiation, surgical and hormonal therapy in high-risk patients. Androgen deprivation therapy lowers the levels of testosterone considerably. Prostate cancer is sensitive to androgen and hence, this treatment aims to counteract the source and effect of androgen. Report to your physician right away if you experience side effects such as blood in urine or severe allergic reactions due to this treatment.

The Casodex tablet uses include: Treatment of advanced prostate cancer

Casodex 50mg Tablet binds to the cytosol androgen receptors and blocks the effect of the androgen hormone. It interrupts the interaction of androgen receptors to hormones testosterone and dihydrotestosterone. This, in turn, blocks the growth of cancer cells in the prostate gland.

Consume the tablet at the same time each day, with or without food, as per the Casodex 50 mg dosage prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Serious: Severe allergic reactions such as rashes, swelling, wheezing, etc Depression Heart problems Changes in liver enzymes Blood in urine Common: Body Pain Constipation Infection Nausea Peripheral edema Breathlessness Enlargement of breasts Anaemia Dizziness Weakness, swelling and breast tenderness Weight gain Indigestion Hair loss Low appetite Low sex drive Blood glucose problem

This medication should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. This medication has to be taken with or without food but it should be taken at a fixed time daily. Inform the doctor about any allergic reactions, kidney, liver, diabetes, blood pressure, and other medications taken for different medical conditions before starting this medication. For individuals using Casodex 50 mg for prostate cancer, it’s especially important to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully. The Casodex generic name is bicalutamide. Avoid driving and handling heavy machinery after taking this medication, as it causes dizziness, and individuals can lack consciousness and alertness. Blood count, blood pressure, liver, kidneys, and blood glucose levels should be monitored regularly while using this medication.