SKU: PC-63344 Product Description: Castramid Tablet is manufactured by Ipca Laboratories Ltd Packing: Strip Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy
Uses
Bicalutamide is generally used in treatment of the treatment of prostate cancer.
Side Effects
Abdominal pain
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Breast enlargement in male
Breast tenderness
Constipation
Decreased appetite
Decreased libido
Depression
Dizziness
Dyspepsia
Flatulence
Hot flashes
Increased liver enzymes
Nausea
Rash
Sleepiness
Weakness
Weight gain
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Bicalutamide, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Bicalutamide is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Bicalutamide blocks the effect of the natural male hormones on the growth of prostate cells. Bicalutamide also blocks the undesired effects of androgens in females such as excessive hair growth and acne.
Faqs
Q. Is Bicailutamide a chemotherapy drug? No. Bicailutamide is not a chemotherapy drug
Q. Is Bicalutamide a hormone/Lower PSA Levels? Bicalutamide is not a hormone however due to its anti-androgen properties, it lowers PSA.
Expert advice for Castramid Tablet
Before taking Bicalutamide, tell your doctor if you have any liver disease.Bicalutamide may cause serious liver dysfunction (with symptoms of abdominal pain, anorexia, dark urine, fatigue, jaundice, nausea, vomiting). Stop taking Bicalutamide and call your doctor if you experience any such symptoms.If you have an objective progression of disease together with elevated PSA, seek immediate medical advice, as you may have to stop Bicalutamide treatment.You should not take this medicine if you have rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Take precautions as you may occasionally feel sleepy while on Bicalutamide therapy. Avoid direct exposure to excessive sunlight or UV-light while you are taking Bicalutamide.Do not drink alcohol while on Bicalutamide treatment as it may worsen the side effects of this medication.