Utamide Information

Utamide, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Prostate Cancer.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Utamide. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Utamide include Breast Tenderness. Some other side effects of Utamide have been listed ahead. These side effects of Utamide are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Utamide's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Utamide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

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

Besides this, Utamide may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Utamide is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

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

Utamide Benefits & Uses

Utamide is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Prostate Cancer

Utamide 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

Utamide Related Warnings

Is the use of Utamide safe for pregnant women?

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

Unknown
Is the use of Utamide safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Utamide for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Utamide on the Kidneys?

Utamide rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Utamide on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Utamide on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Utamide with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Leflunomide

Cisapride

Pimozide

Terfenadine

Moderate

Warfarin

Utamide Contraindications

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

Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Utamide

Is this Utamide habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Utamide.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Utamide only as per medical advice.

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

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

No

Utamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Utamide

There is no information on the effects of taking Utamide with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Utamide

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Utamide with alcohol will be.

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; Cosudex® (bicalutamide)