Generic for Casodex for Cancer of the prostate - Drug Information

Generic Name - Bicalutamide

Category - Prostate Cancer, Anti-Androgen

Indications

Cancer of the prostate.
Casodex is an antiandrogen. Bicalutamide (Generic Casodex) works in the body by preventing the actions of androgens (male hormones) such as testosterone.The presence of this harmone (androgen) can lead to growth of increased testosterone.This is because Testosterone binds to the androgen receptors on the prostate cells.Generic Casodex prevents testosterone from binding to the androgen receptors on the prostate cells, starves prostate cells of testosteronewhich in turn prevents them from growing.

Generic for Casodex Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Casodex is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Casodex should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Liver disease
Any other serious illness.

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Casodex.It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking the following.

Warfarin.

Generic for Casodex Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericCasodex
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Casodex for prostate cancer is one 50 mg tablet once daily (morning or evening), with or without food. It is recommended that Casodex be taken at the same time each day.

Generic for Casodex Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Casodex side Effects include dark yellow or brown urine, excessive tiredness, pain in the upper right chest or stomach pain, severe nausea, and vomiting.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Casodex.

Generic for Casodex and Pregnancy

Generic Casodex is for use by men only. This clearly indicates that it is not to be used by pregnant women.

Generic for Casodex and Breastfeeding

Generic Casodex is specifically for use by men only and not to be used while nursing infants.

Generic for Casodex and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Casodex in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Casodex and Geriatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Casodex in geriatric patients have not been established.

Note

The above information about Generic Casodex serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment.Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.