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    • BICALUTAMIDE (Generic for CASODEX)

BICALUTAMIDE (bye ka LOO ta mide) blocks the effect of the male hormone testosterone on the prostate. This medicine is used to treat advanced prostate cancer in men. It is given with other treatments.

BICALUTAMIDE (Generic for CASODEX) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Bicalutamide 50mg, Oral tablet

    • Interaction: Grapefruit juice
    • Severity: Moderate
    • Notes for Consumers: Substances which are potent inhibitors of the elimination of Bicalutamide may increase Bicalutamide concentrations, and therefore, increase potential for side effects. Side effects or increased toxicity associated with Bicalutamide may be observed. Notify your health care provider if you notice changes in your infection status or other unusual effects.
    • Notes for Professionals: Substances that are potent inhibitors of CYP3A4 activity decrease the metabolism of bicalutamide and increase bicalutamide concentrations. This increase may be clinically relevant as adverse reactions to bicalutamide are related to dose and exposure; therefore caution should be used when administering CYP3A4 inhibitors, such as grapefruit juice. with bicalutamide.

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