Cassotide 50 Mg

Cassotide 50 Mg

Cassotide 50 Mg is a hormone therapy. It is classified as an “anti-androgen.” Often given in combination with “LHRH agonist,” another type of hormone therapy. Bicalutamide is categorized as an antiandrogen. Antiandrogens are substances that block the effects of testosterone. Cancer of the prostate depends on the male hormone testosterone for its growth. If the amount of testosterone is reduced it is possible to slow down or shrink the cancer.

Drug = Bicalutamide

Strength = 50 Mg

Manufacturer = Cipla Ltd

How To Take

Take Cassotide 50 Mg in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cassotide 50 Mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dosage

Cassotide 50 Mg

Side Effects

Hypersensitivity

Abdominal pain

Nausea and vomiting

Flu like symptoms

Unusual bleeding or bruising

Loss of appetite

Yellowing of skin and eyes

Difficulty with passing uine

Gynacomastia

Difficulty in breathing

Warning

Cassotide 50 Mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

Cassotide 50 Mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cassotide 50mg Tablet is recommended.

Cassotide 50 Mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cassotide 50 Mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

Do not drink alcohol while on bicalutamide treatment as it may worsen the side effects of this medication.

Uses

Cassotide 50 Mg is an antineoplastic hormonal agent primarily used in the treatment of metastatic prostate cancer (cancer that has spread to other areas of the body) in men.