Bicalutamide
Bicalutamide (Casodex) is an androgen receptor inhibitor used in defined prostate cancer treatment settings. This catalogue lists only the single-ingredient Casodex tablet for this ingredient.
Key points
- It blocks androgen signalling at its receptor.
- Medicine-specific considerations include liver effects and breast tenderness.
What bicalutamide is used for
Bicalutamide is used in defined Prostate Cancer treatment settings. It is commonly used alongside another form of androgen deprivation. The Casodex tablet in this catalogue contains bicalutamide alone.
