Question 1

What is Bicalutamide used for?

Accepted Answer

Advanced prostate cancer (cancer of the man's prostate gland), usually used together with other hormone treatments or surgery

Question 2

How do you take Bicalutamide?

Accepted Answer

Take one tablet once a day, at the same time each day. You can take it with or without food, but swallow it whole with a glass of water. Your doctor will decide whether you take the 50 mg or 150 mg strength. This medicine is usually taken alongside another hormone treatment or after prostate surgery — do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. Common brands in Nigeria include Casodex, Bicatero, Bikatab, Mitide, and Prostaglob.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Bicalutamide?

Accepted Answer

Hot flushes (sudden feeling of warmth), breast tenderness or swelling in the chest area, feeling tired or weak, stomach upset or nausea, dizziness

Question 4

Who should not take Bicalutamide?

Accepted Answer

People who are allergic to bicalutamide or any ingredient in the tablet, women and children, men with severe liver disease, and anyone already taking terfenadine, astemizole, or cisapride should not use this medicine.

Question 5

Is Bicalutamide safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Bicalutamide is strictly for men only and must never be taken by women, especially pregnant or breastfeeding women, as it can cause serious harm to an unborn baby.

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