₨ 6,500.00
MBBS
Casodex tablet 50 mg 28’s
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Bicalutamide
- Manufactured by : ICI Pakistan Limited
- Drug Strength : 50 mg
- Drug Form : Tablet
- Pack Size : 28s
- Product SKU : pg_3773_5007
Casodex tablet contains Bicalutamide | belongs to Anti-androgen
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How it works
Casodex tablet 50 mg 28’s works by blocking the effect of androgen (a male hormone), to stop the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Casodex tablet 50 mg 28’s
- Hypersensitivity severe
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Flu like symptoms severe
- Unusual bleeding or bruising severe
- Loss of appetite severe
- Yellowing of skin and eyes severe
- Difficulty with passing uine severe
- Gynacomastia severe
- Difficulty in breathing severe
Uses of Casodex tablet 50 mg 28’s
What is it prescribed for?
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Prostate cancer
This medicine is used in the treatment of prostate cancer along with a <gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist such as leuprolide or goserelin.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Casodex tablet 50 mg 28’s or any other components present along with it.
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
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Use in females
This medicine is not recommended for use in female patients.
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Contraception
Effective contraception methods must be used during treatment with this medicine and until 130 days after stopping the therapy.
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Use in pediatrics
This medicine is not recommended for use in children and adolescents.
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Diabetes Mellitus
The combination of Casodex tablet 50 mg 28’s and GnRH agonists should be used with caution in patients with a history of diabetes mellitus due to the increased risk of elevated blood glucose levels. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended for these patients.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
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Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
General Instructions
Take This medicine as instructed by the doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Other details
- Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- May cause sleepiness
References
- medlineplus.gov - Bicalutamide [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a697047.html [cited 30/7/2020]. 2020
what are the adverse effects of Casodex tablet 50 mg 28’s?
Hot flushes, pruritus, breast tenderness, gynaecomastia, nausea, asthaenia, dry skin, hepatic changes (frequently transient). Vomiting, diarrhoea. Rarely angina, heart failure, conduction disturbances, arrhythmia, thrombocytopenia. Abdominal pain, depression, dyspepsia, alopecia, hair regrowth, haematuria, dry skin, decreased libido, impotence, weight gain.
What happens if I miss a dose of Casodex tablet 50 mg 28’s?
Adults: Treatment of advanced prostatic cancer in combination with LHRH analogue therapy or surgical castration: 50 mg daily commencing at least 3 days before starting LHRH analogue or at same time as surgical castration.
Immediate therapy in localised prostate cancer either alone or as an adjunct to radical prostatectomy or radiotherapy or when surgical castration or other medical intervention is inappropriate: 150 mg daily taken continuously daily for at least 2 yr or until disease progression.
Children: Not applicable.
One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver Casodex tablet 50 mg 28’s. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.
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