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Bicalon50mg
Tablet
Require PrescriptionDrug International Ltd.
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Bicalon is used in the treatment of cancer of the prostate gland. It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It works b... View More
Uses of Bicalon
- Prostate cancer
Side effects of Bicalon
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Rash
- Abdominal pain
- Breast enlargement in male
- Breast tenderness
- Constipation
- Decreased appetite
- Decreased libido
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Indigestion
- Flatulence
- Hot flashes
- Increased liver enzymes
- Nausea
- Sleepiness
- Weakness
- Weight gain
How to use Bicalon
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bicalon may be taken with ... View More
How Bicalon works
Bicalon blocks the effect of the natural male hormones on the growth of prostate cells. Bicalon also blocks the undesired effects of androgens in female... View More
Quick Tips- You have been prescribed Bicalon for the treatment of prostate cancer.
- Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time every day.
- It may cause your skin to become light sensitive. Avoid direct exposure to excessive sunlight and use sunscreen when outdoors.
- If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking Bicalon.
- Your doctor may want you to have regular blood tests to monitor your liver function while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice... View More
- Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor first.
Brief DescriptionIndication
Prostate Cancer
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer Adult: When used with gonadorelin analogue: Usual dose: 50 mg once daily. May be started with or... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Females, children. Pregnancy, lactation.
Mode of Action
Bicalutamide competes with androgen for the binding of androgen receptors, consequently blocking the action of androgens of adrenal and testicular origi... View More
Precaution
Monitor liver function regularly in hepatically impaired patients on prolonged therapy. Monitoring serum levels of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) may b... View More
Side Effect
>10% Hot flashes (53%),General pain (35%),Back pain (25%),Asthenia (22%),Constipation (22%),Pelvic pain (21%),Infection (18%),Nausea (15%),Dyspnea (13%... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Contraindicated for use in pregnant women because it can cause fetal harm; not indicated for use in females; there are no human data on use... View More
Interaction
Enhances effect of coumarin anticoagulants.
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