Tell Your Doctor If You:  

·         Have Allergy to the Tablet

·         Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

·         Have Liver disease

·         Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

·         Are Breastfeeding

Dosage:

Casodex 50 mg Tablet contains an active ingredient, Bicalutamide, which is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. It is available in various strengths and substitutes and must be given on doctor’s prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Casodex 50 mg Tablet at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take this medicine regularly by time for better effects.

How Much Of The Casodex 50 Mg Tablet (Bicalutamide) to Be Used:

As Casodex 50 mg Tablet is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Casodex 50 mg Tablet. Do not take the Tablet on your own and for longer time than recommended by doctor.

How To Take The Casodex 50 Mg Tablet (Bicalutamide):

Take Casodex 50 mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break the Tablet. Casodex 50 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Casodex 50 Mg Tablet (Bicalutamide):

You are always advised to take Casodex 50 mg Tablet as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Tablet in smaller or larger amount or for longer than prescribed by your doctor.

Overdose:

Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Symptoms like dizziness, confusion, increased heartbeat, tremor and sweating after taking the dose should be reported immediately. Emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if you are suspecting overdose symptoms.

Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the medicine should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dosage of the medicine if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. Do not take double dosage of the medicine to make up for the missed dosage.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Casodex 50 Mg Tablet (Bicalutamide):

·         Rash

·         Dizziness

·         Decreased libido

·         Breast enlargement in male

·         Sleepiness

·         Weakness

·         Nausea and vomiting

·         Abdominal pain

·         Dyspepsia

·         Weight gain

·         Increased liver enzymes

·         Breast tenderness

·         Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

·         Depression

·         Decreased appetite

·         Unusual bleeding or bruising

·         Yellowing of skin and eyes

·         Difficulty with passing urine

·         Difficulty in breathing

·         Flatulence

·         Constipation

·         Flu like symptoms

·         Hot flashes

·         Hypersensitivity

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Casodex 50 mg Tablet. This can produce some undesirable effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always tell your doctor if you are on other medication or Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

·         Phenindione

·         Warfarin

·         Acenocoumarol/Nicoumalone

·         Pimozide

·         Leflunomide