Caluran Information

Caluran, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Prostate Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Caluran. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Caluran include Breast Tenderness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Caluran as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Caluran are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Caluran is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Caluran's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Caluran contraindications section.

Additionally, Caluran may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Caluran, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Caluran Benefits & Uses
Caluran Dosage & How to Take
Caluran Side Effects
Caluran Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Caluran with Other Drugs
Caluran Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Caluran
Caluran Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Caluran Benefits & Uses

Caluran is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Prostate Cancer

Caluran 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

Caluran Related Warnings

Is the use of Caluran safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Caluran in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Caluran safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Caluran on the Kidneys?

Caluran rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Caluran on the Liver?

Caluran may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Caluran on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Caluran on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Caluran with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Leflunomide

Cisapride

Pimozide

Terfenadine

Moderate

Warfarin

Caluran Contraindications

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

Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Caluran

Is this Caluran habit forming or addictive?

Caluran does not cause addiction.

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

Caluran does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Caluran only on doctor's advice.

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

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

No

Caluran Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Caluran

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Caluran together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Caluran

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Caluran with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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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)

Caluran 50 Tablet