Castramid Tablet Uses Dosage Composition and Sideeffects

Warning :- For informational purposes only. Consult a Doctor before taking this medicines.

Castramid tablet

Castramid Tablet is an androgen receptor inhibitor called an anti-androgen, and it is prescribed to treat metastatic prostate cancer.

Castramid tablet Uses :-

Castramid Tablet is used to treat metastatic prostate cancer ( that started in the prostate and has spread to other parts of the body).

Bicalutamide is used with another type of hormone therapy called a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) analog. These medicines reduce the amount of testosterone in the body. Using bicalutamide with an LHRH analog may slow or stop the growth of prostate cancer.

Castramid tablet Composition :-

This tablet contains of :

Bicalutamide ....................... 50 mg

Bicalutamide is a nonsteroidal antiandrogen.

Castramid tablet Dosage :-

Castramid tablet is a prescription medicine, and must be taken exactly as directed by the doctor.

Bicalutamide is usually taken once a day, either in the morning or evening, with or without food. Take bicalutamide at around the same time(s) every day.

Always take this medicine at prescribed time and take this medicine on a fixed schedule.

Castramid tablet Sideeffects :-

Some Common Side-effects -

Breast swelling and tenderness,

Fatigue and weakness,

Skin rash,

Heat up,

Less interest in sex,

Loss of appetite,

Constipation,

Abdominal pain,

Sleepiness or dizziness,

 Jaundice,

Changes in body hair,

Weight gain,

Blood in urine

Depression,

Edema,

Breathlessness,

Pain in chest,

& there can be many other side effects as well as some side effects. 

Those that have not been mentioned. However, if you have any experience of any side-effets and if they do not reduce then consult your doctor.

How Does Castramid tablet ( Bicalutamide
 ) Work :-

Castramid tablet active salt of : Bicalutamide

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Bicalutamide -

Bicalutamide is a nonsteroidal antiandrogen, also called an androgen receptor inhibitor, or anti-androgen. Prostate cancer requires the male hormone testosterone to grow. Bicalutamide works by blocking the effect of androgen (a male hormone) to stop the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Bicalutamide It blocks the action of testosterone on cancer cells and blocks testosterone from reaching the cancer cells. Bicalutamide slows the growth of cancer and reduces it.

Castramid tablet Price :-

MRP ₹ .......

Castramid tablet Marketed By :-

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

Castramid tablet Self Life :-

Please see manufacturing date/expiry date printed on pack.