Casodex
Formulated to alleviate androgenic stimulation to support therapeutic oncology goals and target tumour progression.
- Category
- Oncology Support
- Active ingredient
- Bicalutamide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Casodex, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Casodex vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Casodex details
- Condition
- Prostate Cancer
- Alternative names
- bicalutamide
- Therapeutic class
- Antiandrogen
- Pharmacological class
- Androgen Receptor Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; hypersensitivity to bicalutamide
- Minor side effects
- hot flashes; breast tenderness; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- gynaecomastia; fatigue; elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adult men.
Serious side effects
severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; interstitial lung disease, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate androgenic stimulation to support therapeutic oncology goals and target tumour progression.
Mechanism of action
Competitively binds to cytosol androgen receptors in the prostate gland, blocking the growth stimulus of testosterone.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category X: Highly contraindicated. Causes fetal abnormalities. Breastfeeding: Not applicable.
What you will receive
Casodex is the originator brand name, made by AstraZeneca. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with AstraZeneca.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Bicalutamide is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.