Bicalutamide is a substance that inhibits the androgenic stimulus responsible for the evolution of tumors in the prostate. Thus, this substance helps to slow the progression of prostate cancer and can be used together with other forms of treatment to completely eliminate some cases of cancer.
Bicalutamide can be purchased from conventional pharmacies under the brand name Casodex, in the form of 50 mg tablets.
Price
The average price of this medicine can vary between 500 and 800 reais, depending on the place of purchase.
What is it for
Casodex is indicated for the treatment of advanced or metastatic prostate cancer.
How to take
The recommended dose varies according to the problem to be treated, and the general guidelines indicate:
- Metastatic cancer in combination with medication or surgical castration: 1 50 mg tablet, once daily; Metastatic cancer without combination with other forms of treatment: 3 50 mg tablets, once daily; Advanced prostate cancer without metastasis: 3 50 mg tablets per day.
The tablets must not be broken or chewed.
Main side effects
The most common side effects of using this medicine include dizziness, hot flashes, pain in the belly, nausea, frequent colds, anemia, blood in the urine, pain and breast growth, tiredness, decreased appetite, reduced libido, drowsiness, excessive gas, diarrhea, yellow skin, erectile dysfunction and weight gain.
Who should not take
Casodex is contraindicated for women, children and men with allergies to any of the components of the formula.
