Bicalutamid Orion
Bicalutamid Orion is a medicine used to treat advanced prostate cancer in adult men by blocking the effects of male hormones.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
150 mg
Active Ingredient
Bicalutamide
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
One 150 mg tablet once daily.
Method
Swallow the tablet whole with water, always at the same time each day (usually in the morning or evening).
Important
The maximum daily dose is one 150 mg tablet.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Rash
- •Breast enlargement, breast tenderness
- •Weakness
RARE
- •Severe breathing difficulty, possibly with fever and cough (may be lung inflammation)
- •Severe itching with blisters, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty swallowing (allergic reaction)
- •Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
- •Anemia (low red blood cells)
- •Loss of appetite
- •Diabetes
- •Weight gain
- •Depression
- •Decreased sex drive
- •Stomach pain
- •Diarrhea
- •Constipation
- •Nausea
- •Indigestion
- •Flatulence
- •Dizziness
- •Sleepiness
- •Sleeplessness
- •Hot flashes
- •Liver damage, changes in liver function (e.g., increased liver enzymes, bile flow blockage)
- •Hair loss
- •Itching
- •Sweating
- •Excessive hair growth
- •Dry skin
- •Blood in urine
- •Impotence, erection problems
- •Chest pain
- •Swelling (general)
- •General pains
- •Pelvic pain
- •Feeling cold
- •Increased blood sugar
- •Weight loss
- •Dry mouth
- •Need to urinate at night
- •Headache
- •Back pain
- •Neck pain
- •Vomiting
- •Photosensitivity reactions (skin reactions to light)
- •Heart failure
- •Heart rhythm disturbances
- •EKG changes (abnormal heart tracing)
- •Decreased blood platelets
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to bicalutamide or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take if you are using certain antihistamines (like terfenadine or astemizole) or a stomach medicine called cisapride.
- This medicine should not be given to women or children.
- Talk to your doctor if you have liver disease.
- Talk to your doctor if you have heart problems, such as an irregular heartbeat, or if you are taking medicines for heart issues, as this medicine can increase the risk of heart rhythm problems.
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- Talk to your doctor if you are taking other medicines, especially blood thinners or medicines that prevent blood clotting.
- If you are taking this medicine, you and/or your partner must use contraception during treatment and for 130 days after treatment ends.
- Avoid strong sunlight or UV light while taking this medicine.
- If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars (lactose), talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.