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Casodex

Casodex



USES: This medication is used in combination with other medication for the treatment of prostate cancer.

 
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Casodex prescription drug /side effects/ Bicalutamide Casodex pic 1
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Overview Photos How To Use Side Effects Precautions Missed Dose Drug Interactions

Casodex

Uses
This medication is used in combination with other medication for the treatment of prostate cancer.
Notes
  • Laboratory tests will be done periodically to check the effectiveness of this medication.

Storage
  • Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 to 25 degrees C) away from heat and light.
  • Do not store in the bathroom.
  • Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.


Photos
Bicalutamide Casodex
Bicalutamide Casodex
CASODEX
CASODEX
Casodex
Casodex
Casodex is een geneesmiddel voor de
Casodex is een geneesmiddel voor de
Casodex (bicalutamide) 50 mg
Casodex (bicalutamide) 50 mg

How To Use
  • Take this by mouth exactly as directed, usually once a day in the morning or the evening.
  • It is best to take this medication at the same time each day.
  • This may be taken with or without meals.
  • Do not increase your dose or stop taking this medication without first consulting your doctor.

Side Effects
  • This medication may cause hot flashes, diarrhea, constipation, general body aches, dizziness, nausea, increased urination, cough, swelling or tenderness of the breasts or decreased sexual desire.
  • Inform your doctor if any of these symptoms continue or become severe.
  • Use of this has been associated with unusual weakness, breathing trouble, swelling of the hands or feet, yellowing of the skin, blood in urine, depression or flu-like symptoms (fever, chills).
  • Notify your doctor if you develop any of these symptoms.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Bicalutamide is not recommended for use in women or children.
  • This medication must be taken under close medical supervision so your response can be monitored.
  • Discuss the risks and benefits of this therapy with your doctor.
  • Before taking this, tell your doctor if you have any liver disease or any allergies.
  • Bicalutamide must not be used during pregnancy.
  • If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.
  • It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk.
  • Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • Try to take each dose at the scheduled time.
  • If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose.
  • Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of all nonprescription or prescription medication you may take particularly blood thinners.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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User Medicine Opinions for Casodex
Overall: 4 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 5 out of 5
Sex: M
Age: 60
Time Taken: 90 days

Reason: prostate cancer Date: 28 November 2004
Side Effects
ternderness of the nipples

Additional Thoughts
I had a 23 PSA & a 9 Gleason T3a--Score after LRP surgery and 60 days after surgery my PSA was 0.35 and should have been less then 0.20. I was put on 100 mg of casodex per day, after 30 days my PSA reading was

Overall: 3 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 5 out of 5
Sex: M
Age: 61
Time Taken: 6 months

Reason: prostrate cancer Date: 26 January 2005
Side Effects
after 4 months of 50mg breasts began to swell and real sore behind nipples....penis shrunk with severe ed...2wks to go on treatment and hope things improve

Additional Thoughts


Overall: 4 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 5 out of 5
Sex: M
Age: 58
Time Taken: 60 days

Reason: prostate cancer Date: 7 October 2005
Side Effects
Hot flashes, but they are diminished. Urinary frequency, but diminishing. Sore knees! Sudden onset of arthritis, osteoporoesis? AHHH!

Additional Thoughts


Overall: 4 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: M
Age: 76
Time Taken: 2 years

Reason: Advanced prostate cancer Date: 14 October 2006
Side Effects
I have had no side effects that I can contribute to Casodex since I am taking other medicines that might be causing the weakness and lack of energy. The other medicine, imipraine, seems to be the major cause of my weakness. I also had an orchiectomy (castration) and that didn't help either. All in all I praise the Lord that I am alive and can still get about.

Additional Thoughts
When I started taking casodex my PSA was 0.6. Now it is less than 0.2. I watch my liver "numbers" since I have also had hepititis B and have a core antibody resulting from that. So far so good.

Overall: 4 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 5 out of 5
Sex: M
Age: 76
Time Taken: 2 years

Reason: Advanced prostate cancer Date: 14 October 2006
Side Effects
I have had not side effects that I can contribute to Casodex since I am taking other medicines that might be causing the weakness and lack of energy. The other medicine, imipraine, seems to be the major cause of my weakness. I also had an orchiectomy (castration) and that didn't help either. All in all I praise the Lord that I am alive and can still get about.

Additional Thoughts
When I started taking casodex my PSA was 0.6. Now it is less than 0.2. I watch my liver "numbers" since I have also had hepititis B and have a core antibody resulting from that. So far so good.

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