Bicalieva 50mg Tablet contains the active ingredient Bicalutamide, a non-steroidal anti-androgen medication primarily used to treat advanced prostate cancer. It blocks the actions of male hormones like testosterone, which can encourage the formation of cancer cells in the prostate gland, by attaching itself to androgen receptors.

Brand Name: Bicalieva

Composition: Bicalutamide

Mechanism of Action:

By inhibiting androgen receptors in prostate cancer cells, becalutamide stops testosterone from promoting the growth of cancer. This aids in reducing or halting the advancement of prostate cancer.

Uses:

Advanced Prostate Cancer

Side Effects:

·       Hot flashes

·       Breast tenderness

·       Swelling

·       Fatigue

·       Dizziness

·       Nausea

·       Vomiting

·       Constipation

·       Diarrhea

·       Pain in muscles, joints, or bones

·       Loss of libido

Dosage and Administration:

50mg once daily, preferably at the same time each day. It can be ingested whole with water, either with or without food.

Safety Advise:

Kidney  

Patients with severe renal illness should use Bicalieva Tablets with caution. It could be necessary to modify the dosage of the Bicalieva tablet. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Liver  

Patients with severe hepatic illness should use Bicalieva Tablets with caution. It could be necessary to modify the dosage of the Bicalieva tablet. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Pregnancy  

Pregnant women should avoid using Bicalieva tablets due to the risk of fetal harm. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Breast Feeding  

Using an Bicalieva tablet while nursing is not advised. Evidence points to the drug's potential to be hazardous to the unborn child. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Alcohol  

The safety of combining alcohol with Bicalieva Tablets is unknown. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Storage:

Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C and away from moisture.

How to use this Medication?

Drink a glass of water along with this medication. When taking it, you can eat or not. Observe the medicine label's instructions. Take your medication on a regular basis. Never take your medication more frequently than is recommended. Except as directed by your physician, do not discontinue taking.

Consult your pediatrician about this medication's use in kids. Extra caution could be required.

References:

1.      Schellhammer PF. An evaluation of bicalutamide in the treatment of prostate cancer. Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy. 2002 Sep 1;3(9):1313-28.

2.      Fradet Y. Bicalutamide (Casodex®) in the treatment of prostate cancer. Expert review of anticancer therapy. 2004 Feb 1;4(1):37-48.

3.      Goa KL, Spencer CM. Bicalutamide in advanced prostate cancer: A review. Drugs & aging. 1998 May;12:401-22.

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Marketer details

Name: Allieva Pharma

Address: 14/16/1, GROUND FLOOR, SAHIBABAD INDUSTRIAL AREA, GHAZIABAD, U.P.-201010

Country of origin: India