Casodex
Bicalutamide
Used with other medicines to treat prostate cancer.
Antiandrogen
Tablet
By mouth
Tablet
Tablet 50MG
Casodex
50mg tablet
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Take this medicine at the same time each day.
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Missed dose: Skip the missed dose and take the next dose at your regular time. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Take this medicine at the same time each day.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Missed dose: Skip the missed dose and take the next dose at your regular time. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to bicalutamide.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
This medicine may cause birth defects if the father is using it when his sexual partner becomes pregnant. Male patients with female partners should use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for 130 days after the last dose.
Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, blood clotting problems, or diabetes.
This medicine may cause the following problems: Liver problemsIncreased risk of bleeding when used together with a blood thinner medicineBreast swelling and painChanges in blood sugar levels
This medicine may make you drowsy or sleepy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Some men who use this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children).
This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.
Do not stop using this medicine without talking to your doctor first.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Some medicines may affect how bicalutamide works. Tell your doctor if you are using midazolam or a blood thinner medicine (including warfarin).
This medicine may cause the following problems: Liver problemsBreast swelling and painChanges in blood sugar levels
This medicine may make you drowsy or sleepy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.
Do not stop using this medicine without talking to your doctor.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Serious Side Effects
Unusual bleeding, bruising, tiredness, or weakness
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Change in how much or how often you urinate, red or pink urine, difficult or painful urination
Chest pain or trouble breathing
Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches
Increased hunger or thirst, tiredness, blurred vision
Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet
Less Serious Side Effects
Dizziness
Back, pelvic, or bone pain
Constipation, diarrhea, nausea
Trouble getting an erection
Sweating, warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest
Breast pain, swelling, or tenderness
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