Casodex
Bicalutamide 50mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of advanced prostate cancer. A non-steroidal anti-androgen that occupies the receptor.
- Category
- Oncology Support
- Active ingredient
- Bicalutamide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Casodex on your behalf.
- Condition
- Prostate Cancer
- Therapeutic class
- Anti-Androgen
- Pharmacological class
- Non-steroidal Anti-Androgen
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to bicalutamide; pregnancy; women
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor liver function regularly; not indicated for use in children
- Minor side effects
- hot flushes; nausea; fatigue; constipation
- Moderate side effects
- gynaecomastia; breast tenderness; elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset time
- 4–8 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- warfarin; ciclosporin
- Age restrictions
- Not for use in patients under 18.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Not applicable (contraindicated). Breastfeeding: Not applicable.
Serious side effects
hepatitis, requires immediate medical attention; cholestasis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Bicalutamide 50mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of advanced prostate cancer. A non-steroidal anti-androgen that occupies the receptor.
Mechanism of action
Bicalutamide is a non-steroidal anti-androgen that binds to the androgen receptor. It prevents the binding of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, thereby inhibiting the growth and progression of androgen-sensitive prostate cancer cells.
Casodex serves as a primary treatment for the management of advanced prostate cancer, utilising bicalutamide as its active ingredient. This medication is supplied as 50mg tablets, offering a standard therapeutic choice for individuals managing this condition.
Buying Casodex online
Generic bicalutamide, notably manufactured in India, is often more affordable than the original brand for expats and people residing at a distance from a well-stocked medical outlet. This medication is best used under the direct care of a doctor.
Will I receive the original Casodex?
No. Casodex is the originator brand name, made by AstraZeneca, and Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient (bicalutamide) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
How is Casodex priced?
It depends on the strength and pack. Casodex comes in a 50mg strength, in packs of 10 to 90 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What conditions is Casodex used for?
Casodex contains bicalutamide, used for prostate cancer. Bicalutamide is a non-steroidal anti-androgen that binds to the androgen receptor.
How long does Casodex take to work?
Bicalutamide usually starts to work within 4 to 8 weeks. How quickly it works can differ from one person to another.
Does Casodex have side effects?
Yes. The common side effects of bicalutamide are hot flushes, nausea, fatigue and constipation. Less common ones include gynaecomastia, breast tenderness and elevated liver enzymes. Serious but less common side effects include hepatitis and cholestasis, which need urgent medical attention.
Which medicines interact with Casodex?
Bicalutamide can interact with warfarin and ciclosporin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Casodex.
Do I need a prescription to buy Casodex in Thailand?
No, not online: Yasabai does not ask for a prescription to order Casodex. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I get Casodex delivered in Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Casodex is the originator brand name, made by AstraZeneca. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with AstraZeneca and do not ship the original Casodex.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Bicalutamide) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.