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About Bicalpro 50mg Tablet

BICALUTAMIDE belongs to the class of anticancer drugs called non-steroidal anti-androgens used to treat prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the prostate gland's cancer (a small gland under the bladder that produces semen) found only in men. The symptoms include difficulty in urination, pain, numbness or sexual problems.

BICALUTAMIDE contains Bicalutamide that works by inhibiting the effects of androgens (male hormones) such as testosterone that increases the growth of prostate cancer cells. BICALUTAMIDE prevents testosterone from binding to androgen receptors on the prostate cancer cells and starves cancer cells of testosterone. Thereby, it prevents the growth of prostate cancer cells and eventually shrinks the prostate tumour.

Uses of Bicalpro 50mg Tablet

Prostate cancer

Medicinal Benefits of Bicalpro 50mg Tablet

BICALUTAMIDE contains Bicalutamide, an anticancer drug used in the treatment of prostate cancer. BICALUTAMIDE works by inhibiting the effects of androgens (male hormones) such as testosterone that increases the growth of prostate cancer cells. BICALUTAMIDE prevents testosterone from binding to androgen receptors on the prostate cancer cells and starves cancer cells of testosterone. Thereby, it prevents the growth of prostate cancer cells and eventually shrinks the prostate tumour. Also, BICALUTAMIDE relieves difficulty in urination. BICALUTAMIDE can be used in combination with radiation therapy to treat prostate cancer where cancer has spread from the prostate gland to the surrounding tissues.

Directions for Use

Take BICALUTAMIDE with or without food as prescribed by your doctor and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Side Effects of Bicalpro 50mg Tablet

• Weakness
• Skin rash
• Swelling and tenderness of breast
• Nausea
• Dry skin
• Weight gain
• Hair loss
• Hot flushes (sudden feeling of warmth)
• Anaemia (lack of blood)
• Reduced sex drive
• Constipation
• Depression
• Indigestion
• Dizziness

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to BICALUTAMIDE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. BICALUTAMIDE is not recommended for women and children. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking BICALUTAMIDE. You and your partner recommend using effective birth control measures while taking BICALUTAMIDE and for 130 days after discontinuing BICALUTAMIDE. Please consult a doctor if you want to father a child before taking BICALUTAMIDE as it may impair fertility in men. You are advised to quit smoking as it may increase the risk of prostate cancer. Avoid taking BICALUTAMIDE with cisapride, astemizole or terfenadine. Regular tests are recommended to monitor liver function and if there is any severe disturbance in liver functioning, avoid taking BICALUTAMIDE. Avoid direct exposure to excessive UV-light or sunlight and wear protective clothing while going out in the sun as BICALUTAMIDE may increase sunburn risk. If you have diabetes, liver or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking BICALUTAMIDE.

Drug-Drug Interaction:

BICALUTAMIDE may have interaction with medicine for stomach disorders (cisapride), anti-allergic drugs (astemizole, terfenadine), heart-related drugs (procainamide, amiodarone, sotalol, quinidine), antibiotic (moxifloxacin), opioid painkiller (methadone), blood thinner (warfarin), immunosuppressant (ciclosporin), antacid (cimetidine), antifungal (ketoconazole).