Calutide 50 mg Tablet
Cipla Ltd
Uses of Calutide 50 mg Tablet:
Prostate cancer
Composition of Calutide 50 mg Tablet:
Bicalutamide 50mg
MRP:
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484.96
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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
- 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.
Product Details
SKU: PC-18978
Product Description: Calutide 50 mg Tablet is manufactured by Cipla Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Calutide 50 mg Tablet is manufactured by Cipla Ltd
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
