Bicalutamide

Bicalutamide

Classification – Anticancer Medicine

What is Bicalutamide?

It is an anticancer medicine used against prostate cancer

Uses of Bicalutamide

• Metastatic prostate cancer
• Advanced prostate cancer

How does it work?

• Inhibit the testosterone binding to androgen receptors
• Inhibits the testosterone from propagating cancer growth
• Causes the tumor to shrink

Benefits

• Inhibit cancer cell growth
• Reduce PSA levels
• Enhance the hormonal therapy effect
• Reduce urine-related symptoms
• Reduce bone pain in advanced cancers
• Maintain testosterone levels
• Fewer side-effects

Common Side Effects

• Hot flashes
• Loss of appetite
• Enlarged breasts
• Loss of libido
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Increased weight
• Skin rashes and ulcers

Serious Side Effects

• Liver dysfunctions
• Breathing problems
• Neurological side effects – mood swings
• Allergic reaction – skin flare, itching, swelling of face, tongue
• Heart complications

Precautions for Bicalutamide Usage

To be cautiously used in –

• Cardiovascular disease
• Heart diseases
• Diabetics
• Respiratory dysfunctions

Contraindications

Not to be used in patients-

• Hypersensitive or allergic to the drug components
• Pregnant and breastfeeding women

Warnings

Prescription drug to be used under medical supervision.

Important Safety and Monitoring Information

• Liver functions
• Respiratory functions
• Cardiovascular functions
• Neurological functions
• PSA levels
• Glucose levels in diabetics

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