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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 is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Utamide safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Utamide for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are 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.
What is the effect of Utamide on the Kidneys?
Utamide rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Utamide on the Liver?
Utamide 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.
What is the effect of Utamide on the Heart?
Utamide may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Utamide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Utamide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Utamide habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Utamide is addictive.
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.
Is it safe?
Utamide should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Utamide for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Utamide
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Utamide and food will interact.
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.
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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)
