CALUDEC 50MG TABLET
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Potentiallyunsafewith
Pregnancy
Lactation
₹346.63
₹34.66/tablet
10 tablets in 1 strip
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Medicine Overview of CALUDEC TABLET
Side effects of CALUDEC TABLET
Common
Rash, Dizziness, Decreased libido, Breast enlargement in male, Sleepiness, Weakness, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, Weight gain, Increased liver enzymes, Breast tenderness, Anemia, Depression, Decreased appetite, Flatulence, Constipation, Hot flashes.
How to use CALUDEC TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Caludec 50mg tablet at a fixed time.
How CALUDEC TABLET works
Caludec 50mg tablet blocks the effect of the natural male hormones on the growth of prostate cells. Caludec 50mg tablet also blocks the undesired effects of androgens in females such as excessive hair growth and acne.
In Depth Information on CALUDEC TABLET
Expert advice for CALUDEC TABLET
- Before taking bicalutamide, tell your doctor if you have any liver disease.
- Bicalutamide may cause serious liver dysfunction (with symptoms of abdominal pain, anorexia, dark urine, fatigue, jaundice, nausea, vomiting). Stop taking Bicalutamide and call your doctor if you experience any such symptoms.
- If you have an objective progression of disease together with elevated PSA, seek immediate medical advice, as you may have to stop bicalutamide treatment.
- You should not take this medicine if you have rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption.
- Take precautions as you may occasionally feel sleepy while on bicalutamide therapy.
- Avoid direct exposure to excessive sunlight or UV-light while you are taking bicalutamide.
- Do not drink alcohol while on bicalutamide treatment as it may worsen the side effects of this medication.
Warnings
Special precautions for CALUDEC 50MG TABLET
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CAUTION
Caludec 50mg tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor....
+moreHuman and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
CAUTION
Caludec 50mg tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CAUTION
Patients experiencing undesirable effects like somnolence should not drive or use machines.
Kidney
SAFE
There is no interaction between renal impairment and consumi
+moreng this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
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Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Severely interacts with other drugs like
ACITROM 4MG TABLET, ACENOMAC 3MG TABLET, ACENOMAC 1MG TABLET, ACENOMAC 2MG TABLET
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for CALUDEC 50MG TABLET
Frequently asked questions for Bicalutamide
Q. Is Bicailutamide a chemotherapy drug?
No. Bicailutamide is not a chemotherapy drug
Q. Is bicalutamide a hormone/Lower PSA Levels?
Bicalutamide is not a hormone however due to its anti-androgen properties, it lowers PSA.
