Calutide-50 Tablet

Calutide-50 Tablet belongs to the class of anticancer drugs called non-steroidal anti-androgens used to treat prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is prostate gland cancer (a small gland under the bladder that produces semen) found only in men. The symptoms include difficulty in urination, pain, numbness, or sexual problems.

Calutide-50 Tablet contains Bicalutamide which works by inhibiting the effects of androgens (male hormones) such as testosterone that increase the growth of prostate cancer cells. Calutide-50 Tablet prevents testosterone from binding to androgen receptors on the prostate cancer cells and starves cancer cells of testosterone. Thereby, it prevents the growth of prostate cancer cells and eventually shrinks the prostate tumor.

Take Calutide-50 Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience weakness, skin rash, swelling and tenderness of the breast, nausea, dry skin, weight gain, hair loss, hot flushes (sudden feeling of warmth), anemia (lack of blood), reduces sex drive, constipation, depression, indigestion or dizziness. Most of these side effects of Calutide-50 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Calutide-50 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Calutide-50 Tablet is not recommended for women and children. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Calutide-50 Tablet . Please consult a doctor if you want to father a child before taking Calutide-50 Tablet as it may impair fertility in men. Avoid taking Calutide-50 Tablet with cisapride, astemizole, or terfenadine. Avoid direct exposure to excessive UV light or sunlight and wear protective clothing while going out in the sun as Calutide-50 Tablet may increase sunburn risk. If you have diabetes, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Calutide-50 Tablet .

Calutide-50 Tablet contains Bicalutamide, an anticancer drug used in the treatment of prostate cancer. Calutide-50 Tablet works by inhibiting the effects of androgens (male hormones) such as testosterone that increase the growth of prostate cancer cells. Calutide-50 Tablet prevents testosterone from binding to androgen receptors on the prostate cancer cells and starves cancer cells of testosterone. Thereby, it prevents the growth of prostate cancer cells and eventually shrinks the prostate tumor. Also, Calutide-50 Tablet relieves difficulty in urination. Calutide-50 Tablet can be used in combination with radiation therapy to treat prostate cancer where cancer has spread from the prostate gland to the surrounding tissues.

If you are allergic to Calutide-50 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Calutide-50 Tablet is not recommended for women and children. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Calutide-50 Tablet . You and your partner recommend using effective birth control measures while taking Calutide-50 Tablet and for 130 days after discontinuing Calutide-50 Tablet . Please consult a doctor if you want to father a child before taking Calutide-50 Tablet as it may impair fertility in men. You are advised to quit smoking as it may increase the risk of prostate cancer. Avoid taking Calutide-50 Tablet with cisapride, astemizole, or terfenadine. Regular tests are recommended to monitor liver function and if there is any severe disturbance in liver functioning, avoid taking Calutide-50 Tablet . Avoid direct exposure to excessive UV light or sunlight and wear protective clothing while going out in the sun as Calutide-50 Tablet may increase sunburn risk. If you have diabetes, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Calutide-50 Tablet .

Regular blood tests are recommended to monitor changes in blood and liver functioning while taking Calutide-50 Tablet .