Bicalutamide Benefits & Uses

Bicalutamide is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Prostate Cancer

Bicalutamide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: must be given concurrently with LHRH analog
Geriatric	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: must be given concurrently with LHRH analog

Bicalutamide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Bicalutamide is used -

Moderate

Decreased libido
Increased Liver Enzymes
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Depression
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Hot Flashes

Mild

Rash
Dizziness
Swelling of Breast in Male
Sleepiness
Weakness
Nausea or vomiting
पेट दर्द
Dyspepsia
Weight gain
पेट की गैस

Common

Breast Tenderness

Bicalutamide Related Warnings

Is the use of Bicalutamide safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Bicalutamide will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Bicalutamide safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Bicalutamide on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Bicalutamide will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Bicalutamide on the Kidneys?

Bicalutamide may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Bicalutamide on the Liver?

Bicalutamide can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Bicalutamide on the Heart?

Bicalutamide may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Bicalutamide with Other Drugs

Bicalutamide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Leflunomide

Cisapride

Pimozide

Terfenadine

Moderate

Warfarin

Bicalutamide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bicalutamide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Bicalutamide

Is this Bicalutamide habit forming or addictive?

Bicalutamide is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Bicalutamide since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Bicalutamide is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Bicalutamide in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Bicalutamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Bicalutamide

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Bicalutamide and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Bicalutamide

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Bicalutamide.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 227-228

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 302

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Casodex® (bicalutamide)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Calutex (bicalutamide)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Cosudex® (bicalutamide)