Calutide Information

Calutide is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Prostate Cancer.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Calutide. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Calutide also has some side effects, the most common being Breast Tenderness. While these are the most often observed Calutide side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Calutide are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Calutide's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Calutide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Calutide are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Calutide have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

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

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

Calutide Benefits & Uses

Calutide is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Prostate Cancer

Calutide 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

Calutide Related Warnings

Is the use of Calutide safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Calutide 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 Calutide safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Calutide for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Calutide on the Kidneys?

Calutide rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Calutide on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Calutide. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Calutide on the Heart?

Side effects of Calutide rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Calutide with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Leflunomide

Cisapride

Pimozide

Terfenadine

Moderate

Warfarin

Calutide Contraindications

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

Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Calutide

Is this Calutide habit forming or addictive?

Calutide does not cause addiction.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Calutide is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Calutide is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Calutide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Calutide

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Calutide, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Calutide

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

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)