Casodex is a hormonal therapy. Its generic name is known as Bicalutamide and is classified under the category of "anti-androgen." Casodex is generally given with combination to "LHRH agonist," LHRH agonist is also a kind of hormonal therapy.

Body : Casodex Usage:

• Casodex is strictly recommended for men having the problem of advanced prostate cancer and particularly at D2 stage, when there is some proof of metastases (spreading stage of cancer) to various areas of the body.

Casodex Dosage:

• Casodex is a tablet, taken orally. It is recommended to take a dose in a day and is generally initiated at the equal time when LHRH therapy gets started.

• It must be taken at the same time every day, without or with food.

• You must urinate or empty your urinary bladder before taking the drug.

• In few cases, e.g. in the case of spinal cord metastasis, Casodex is advised to start approximately 6-7 days before you start receiving the second hormonal therapy known as LHRH agonist. This is suggested to block the surge of testosterone that usually occurs after LHRH agonist is given to the patient.

• Dosage of Casodex that you are advised to take- depends on various factors. Your physician will determine and recommend your dosage for medicine along with its schedule of consumption.

Casodex Side Effects:

Significant things that are required to remember about Casodex side effects are as follows:

• Numbers of people not experience all of the listed side effects of Casodex.

• Casodex side effects are easily predictable in terms of their duration and onset.

• Casodex side effects are always notice to be reversible and cease forever once the treatment gets complete.

• There are numerous options which help in minimizing or preventing side effects of Casodex.

• There is no link between the severity or presence of Casodex side effects and the effectual phase of Casodex.

Some of the Casodex side effects (occurring in more than 30% people) are as follows:

– Chest pain

– Hot flashes

– Loss of libido

– Impotence

Side effects mentioned above are noticeable when Casodex is taken along with LHRH agonist.

Also, there are some more side effects which are observed in approx 10-15 % people. Listed effects are such as:

– Nausea

– Constipation

– Diarrhea

– Effect on fertility

– Blood pressure

If you are facing some unusual symptoms then it is strictly advised to consult your doctor immediately.

Casodex Precautions:

• Before start taking Casodex treatment, tell your doctor about the kind of medications that you are taking (including vitamins, herbal medicines or even prescriptions)

• Serum glucose should be carefully monitored in case of diabetic patients.

• Do not start or discontinue Casodex without prescription of your doctor.

• Anti-androgens are generally recommended given to men only. So, should be avoided in the case of women, especially for a pregnant women, it can be proved as hazardous.

Casodex Availability:

Casodex is easily available in the market and you can also buy Casodex from any medical store after showing prescription by your doctor. If you are having prescription then you can order Casodex from anywhere. Online stores also provide it after checking prescription slip by your doctor and if you order Casodex online then you might get discount by the seller.

Overview:

Casodex is very effectual for treating prostate gland but should be taken as per doctor's advice.