Bicalutamide belongs to the anti-androgen group of drugs. They block the action of androgens at their tissue receptors, for example, like blocking the androgenic effect on the prostate gland. Androgens are male hormones (e.g., testosterone), and they primarily stimulate tissues that are considered to be male, like prostate, facial and body hair and small breasts. Androgens have shown to encourage the growth of cancer cells in the prostate. Casodex for prostate cancer prevents the growth of cancer cells by blocking the action of androgen on the prostate gland. A woman or a child should never use Casodex. Different companies market Casodex under different names. It may be purchased online on the doctor's prescription.
Casodex (Bicatluamide)
- Casodex must be taken as prescribed by your doctor. You must never increase, decrease, miss or stop the medication without consulting your physician. Casodex is usually taken once a day either in the morning or the evening. But try to take it at the same time each day. It can be consumed with or without food. Once the therapy has started, it's important it is not interrupted or stopped with consulting the doctor. Casodex is given as a combination therapy with LHRH (luteinizing hormone releasing hormone). These stop the testicles from producing testosterone. So, usually, both drugs are started simultaneously. Following your doctor's instructions becomes mandatory.
