What is Casodex 150 mg used for?

What is Casodex 150 mg used for?

Casodex contains a medicine called bicalutamide. This belongs to a group of medicines called ‘anti-androgens’. Casodex is used to treat prostate cancer. It works by blocking the effects of male hormones such as testosterone.

Is Casodex a form of chemotherapy?

No, Casodex is not a form of chemotherapy, Casodex (bicalutamide) is an anti-androgen which is a type of hormone therapy used to treat prostate cancer. When you have cancer there are different options of cancer treatment including: hormone therapy.

Can Casodex cure prostate cancer?

Casodex and Zytiga have slightly different FDA-approved uses, but they’re both used to treat metastatic prostate cancer. These drugs haven’t been directly compared in clinical studies, but studies have found both Casodex and Zytiga to be effective for treating metastatic prostate cancer.

When is the best time to take Casodex?

It is best to take this medicine at the same time each day, in the morning or in the evening. This medicine should be started at the same time as treatment with a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) analog (eg, goserelin, leuprolide, Lupron®, or Zoladex®).

Can Casodex lower PSA?

A subset of patients who stop Casodex treatment develop antiandrogen withdrawal syndrome, this is when after stopping Casodex the patient has a decrease in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and they may benefit from a clinical improvement.

How long does it take Casodex to work?

You should empty your bladder (urinate) before taking the medication. In some cases (e.g. spinal cord metastasis), Casodex will be started approximately 5-7 days before you receive the LHRH agonist. This is done to block the “flare” or surge of testosterone that occurs after LHRH agonist is given.

What should I monitor for Casodex?

Monitoring and Testing While Taking Casodex: Periodic blood work to monitor your complete blood count (CBC) as well as the function of other organs (such as your kidneys and liver) will also be ordered by your doctor.

How long is Casodex effective?

by Drugs.com Casodex (bicalutamide) is a medicine that you take long term. In a clinical trial the median follow up time was 160 weeks (approximately 3 years). The length of time you may be on Casodex will be depend on: cancer stage.