Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Casodex Tablet
Casodex Tablet
| Generic name | bicalutamide |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Non-steroidal antiandrogen (androgen receptor inhibitor) |
| Forms | Film-coated tablets (50 mg), available in blister strips of 15 or 30 tablets |
Casodex is a prescription tablet used to treat advanced (metastatic, stage D2) prostate cancer. It contains the active ingredient bicalutamide and belongs to a group of medicines called anti-androgens, which work by blocking the effects of male hormones that can make prostate cancer grow.
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