Bicalutamide, sold under the brand name Casodex among others, is an antiandrogen medication that is primarily used to treat prostate cancer
Trade name:Bicalutamide (Contd
Bicalutamide | C18H14F4N2O4S | CID 2375 - structure, chemical names, physical and chemical properties, classification, patents, literature, biological activities, safety/hazards/toxicity information, supplier lists, and more
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The Bicalutamide Monograph and Patient Handout have been completely revised with expert review provided by Victoria Kletas (pharmacist) of the BC
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Generic name: bicalutamide [ bye-ka-LOO-ta-mide ] Drug classes: Antiandrogens, Hormones / antineoplastics
Bicalutamide is a pure nonsteroidal androgen receptor inhibitor, specifically a competitive inhibitor for the binding of dihydrotestosterone and testosterone; prevents
The recommended dose for bicalutamide therapy in combination with an LHRH analog is one 50 mg tablet once daily (morning or evening), with or without food
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
dryness or soreness of the throat
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Casodex Bicalutamide Safety Data Sheet according to the REACH Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 amended by Regulation (EU) 2020/878 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short 03/04/2023 (Issue date) EN (English) 6/8 –term (acute) : Not classified Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long–term (chronic) : Not classified 12
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Updates to the hazardous drugs table: Whilst eviQ strives to ensure the information in this document is up to date, we are awaiting the final publication of the NIOSH List of Hazardous Combination products containing a hazardous medication
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Labeling, Packaging
You pronounce bicalutamide as bye-ka-loo-ta-mide
These could be symptoms of a serious liver problem
Your doctor will talk to you about this treatment and its possible side effects before you agree to have treatment
Teratogenicity or other Store bicalutamide at room temperature (68°F–77°F) in a dry location away from light
Descriptions
Constipation
50 mg (per each): $131
The definition of hazardous drugs used in the Alert is based on an ASHP defi-nition that was originally developed in 1990 [ASHP 1990]
Adult males including the elderly
Be careful operating machinery or performing hazardous tasks if Casodex affects you in this way
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