Casodex 150mg Tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 17 February 2017
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Management of locally advanced prostate cancer.
Dosage (summary)
150 mg once daily for 2 years or until progression.
Special Populations
- Moderate to severe hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in females, pregnant or nursing women.
Key Drug Interactions
- CYP 3A4 inhibitors
- Coumarin anticoagulants
Contraindications
- Females
- Children
- Hypersensitivity to bicalutamide
Common side effects
- Rash
- Gynaecomastia
- Asthenia
- Decreased libido
- Somnolence
Counselling Points
- Monitor liver function
- Avoid driving if somnolence occurs
- Inform about potential gynaecomastia
Serious warnings
- Severe hepatic changes
- Anti-androgen withdrawal syndrome
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