Country of origin: Russia, Veropharm/Belgorod branch Russia
Pharm-Group: Antiandrogens
Manufacturers: Veropharm (Russia), Veropharm/Belgorod branch (Russia)
International name: Bicalutamide
Synonyms: Calumide, Casodex
Dosage forms: film-coated tablets 50 mg, film-coated tablets 150 mg
Composition: Active ingredient - bicalutamide.
Indications for use: Prostate cancer.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, children's age, contraindicated for women. Restrictions on use: impaired liver function.
Side effects: Angina attack, hypertension, heart failure, chest pain, diabetes mellitus, polyuria, dysuria, urinary retention, edema, cough, pharyngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, rhinitis, dyspeptic symptoms, xerostomia, gastric bleeding, melena, anxiety, depression , decreased libido, drowsiness, nervousness, myasthenia gravis, myalgia, arthritis, convulsive twitching of the muscles of the limbs, contractures, fever, sweating, allergic reactions.
Interaction: Enhances the effects of indirect anticoagulants.
Overdose: No information.
Special instructions: Use with caution in patients with impaired liver function.
Literature: Encyclopedia of Medicines 2004, Encyclopedia of Medicines 2005.