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Composition for Cassotide 50mg Tablet

Bicalutamide (50mg)

Prescription Required

Primary uses of Cassotide 50mg Tablet

Prostate cancer

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Pregnancy

₹331

MRP₹375 11% OFF

₹33.1/Tablet

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Medicine Overview

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Medicine Overview of Cassotide Tablet

Uses of Cassotide Tablet

Cassotide 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of prostate cancer.

Rash, Dizziness, Decreased libido, Breast enlargement in male, Sleepiness, Weakness, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Dyspepsia, Weight gain, Increased liver enzymes, Breast tenderness, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Depression, Decreased appetite, Flatulence, Constipation, Hot flashes.

How to use Cassotide 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. Cassotide 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Cassotide Tablet works

Cassotide 50mg Tablet blocks the effect of the natural male hormones on the growth of prostate cells. Cassotide 50mg Tablet also blocks the undesired effects of androgens in females such as excessive hair growth and acne.

In Depth Information on Cassotide Tablet

Expert advice for Cassotide 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.

Cassotide Tablet related warnings

Special precautions for Cassotide Tablet

Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CAUTION

Cassotide 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.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Cassotide 50mg Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Cassotide 50mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE

Cassotide 50mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cassotide 50mg Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Cassotide 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cassotide 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

Patient Concerns

User Submitted Feedback For Cassotide 50mg Tablet

How much was the improvement?

Excellent67%

Average33%

What are you using Cassotide Tablet for?

Prostate cancer

100%

Survey Participants: 1

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