Casodex 150mg Filmtabletten 90 Stk.(Bicalutamid), Casodex 150mg film-coated tablets

The drug is a drug that suppresses the action of the male sex hormone (testosterone) (non-steroidal antiandrogen).
It is used for locally advanced prostate cancer and a high risk of disease progression.
as sole therapy or
in addition to radiation therapy or surgical removal of the prostate.
The medicine cannot be taken
if you are allergic to bicalutamide or any other ingredient of this medicine,
if you are also taking certain medicines to treat digestive disorders that contain the active ingredient cisapride,
if you are also taking certain allergy medicines containing the active ingredients terfenadine or astemizole,
women,
from children.Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor, the usual dose is:
1 film-coated tablet, once a day.
This dose is also used in elderly patients, patients with impaired renal function, and patients with mild hepatic impairment.
Caution should be exercised in patients with moderate to severe liver dysfunction.
Duration of use
The medicine should be taken continuously for at least two years. If your disease progresses during this time, your doctor may recommend stopping treatment with the drug early.
If you take more than you should,
please tell your doctor. This can decide on any necessary measures. The adverse effects of taking excessive doses of bicalutamide are unknown. There is no specific antidote. According to the current state of knowledge, dialysis is not recommended. If overdose is suspected, symptoms should be treated. In addition, supportive measures, including continuous monitoring of the patient, are usually recommended.
If you forget to take it,
You should continue treatment as prescribed. Do not take a double dose if you forget to take the previous dose.
If you stop taking it,
The success of treatment may be compromised. Do not stop treatment without consulting your doctor.
If you have any further questions about using this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.