Introduction
Caludec 50mg Tablet:

Caludec 50mg Tablet consists of the active ingredient Bicalutamide. It
is used for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It belongs to the
category of drugs called non-steroidal anti-androgens. It is prescribed along
with Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone (LHRH) analog or surgical removal of
testicles.

Caludec 50mg Tablet should be taken with or without food but should be
taken at a fixed time every day. Dosage of the medication will depend on the
condition of the patient. This medication should be taken as prescribed by the
doctor. Do not overdose this medication as it causes serious side effects and
this medicine has to be taken even when the patient is feeling well.

It is a part of androgen deprivation therapy, a combination of
radiation, surgical and hormonal therapy in high-risk patients. Androgen
deprivation therapy lowers the levels of testosterone considerably. Prostate
cancer is sensitive to androgen and hence, this treatment aims to counteract
the source and effect of androgen. Report to your physician right away if you
experience side effects such as blood in urine or severe allergic reactions due
to this treatment.

Uses of Caludec 50mg Tablet:

·
Prostate cancer

How
to consume Caludec 50mg Tablet:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Caludec 50mg Tablet may
be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.