Bicalutamide- Caluran Cp 50mg Tab 30s

Information About Bicalutamide- Caluran Cp 50mg Tab 30s

About Bicalutamide- Caluran Cp 50mg Tab 30s

The Medicine Brand CALURAN CP 50MG TAB 30S is manufactured by Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Bicalutamide.

Pakaging

30SX1

Active Ingredients For Bicalutamide- Caluran Cp 50mg Tab 30s

Bicalutamide 50 mg

Diseases List For Which Bicalutamide- Caluran Cp 50mg Tab 30s Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For Advanced carcinoma of prostate in combination therapy with a lutenizing hormone releasing hormone LHRH

Other Significations For Bicalutamide- Caluran Cp 50mg Tab 30s

This Medication Bicalutamide is an oral medication that is used for treating cancer of the prostate It belongs to a class of drugs called antiandrogens which includes flutamide Eulexin and nilutamide Nilandron Androgens an example of which is testosterone are hormones that are produced and released by the adrenal glands They are responsible for supporting stimulating tissues that primarily are thought of as male for example the male prostate gland Male traits that also are influenced by androgens include facial and body hair and small breasts Antiandrogens prevent the action of androgens by blocking the receptors for androgens on the cells of tissues for example the cells of the prostate gland In addition to normal prostate cells androgens also have been shown to stimulate the growth of cancer cells within the prostate Bicalutamide is thought to prevent the growth of prostate cancer by blocking the effects of androgens on the cancer cells

Precautions To Be Taken Before Bicalutamide- Caluran Cp 50mg Tab 30s

Bicalutamide may interact with warfarin Coumadin Therefore the dose of Coumadin may need to be adjusted

Major Conditions And Care

Pregnancy And Bicalutamide- Caluran Cp 50mg Tab 30s

Can We Take Bicalutamide- Caluran Cp 50mg Tab 30s During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy Class D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Lactation And Bicalutamide- Caluran Cp 50mg Tab 30s

Can We Use Bicalutamide- Caluran Cp 50mg Tab 30s During Lactation

Lactation Class L5 Studies in breastfeeding mothers have demonstrated that there is significant and documented risk to the infant based on human experience or it is a medication that has a high risk of causing significant damage to an infant The risk of using the drug in breastfeeding women clearly outweighs any possible benefit from breastfeeding The drug is contraindicated in women who are breastfeeding an infant

Side Effects Of Bicalutamide- Caluran Cp 50mg Tab 30s

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Bicalutamide- Caluran Cp 50mg Tab 30s