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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