Cassotide 50 Mg
- Manufacturer : Cipla Ltd
- Equivalent Brands : Casodex
- Generic Brands : Bicalutamide
Bicalutamide is an oral non-steroidal anti-androgen for prostate cancer. It binds to the androgen receptor.
When bicalutamide is combined with luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) analogue therapy, the suppression of serum testosterone induced by the LHRH analogue is not affected. However, in clinical trials with bicalutamide as a single agent for prostate cancer, rises in serum testosterone and oestradiol have been noted.
Bicalutamide is a non-steroid anti-androgen; it has no additional endocrine activity. It is bound to androgen receptors without activating gene expression and thereby inhibits androgen stimulation. The result of this inhibition is the regression of prostate tumours.
In a subset of patients who have been treated with bicalutamide and an LHRH agonist, and who discontinue bicalutamide therapy due to progressive advanced prostate cancer, a reduction in the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and/or clinical improvement (anti-androgen withdrawal phenomenon) may be observed.
Bicalutamide is a racemate, with its anti-androgenic activity being almost exclusively in the (R)-enantiomer.
A non-steroidal anti-androgen, Cassotide 50Mg Tablet is used in combination with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone for treating prostate cancer. It works by blocking the action of testosterone. This medicine may also be used prevent priapism, to treat excessive hair growth in women and to treat early puberty in boys. It also acts as a component of hormone therapy for transgender women.
Common side effects of Cassotide 50Mg Tablet in men include breast tenderness, breast enlargement and hot flashes. Some other side effects in men include sexual dysfunction and feminisation. It can also cause lung toxicity and liver damage. Common side effects that may occur include constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, itching, nausea, dry skin and rash.
Inform your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to it. Some medicines like oral anti-coagulants and midazolam can interact with its actions so inform your doctor if you are taking these medications.
This medicine is taken by mouth, with or without food. It is usually taken once a day. Follow your doctor’s prescription carefully and do not increase or decrease your dose without the doctor’s approval.
In addition to its intended effect, Cassotide 50Mg Tablet may cause some unwanted effects too. In such cases, you must seek medical attention immediately. This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.
If you have an allergy to bicalutamide or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you are a woman.
Cassotide 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of prostate cancer.
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