Bicalutamide Accord
This medicine is used to treat prostate cancer in adult men.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
150 mg
Active Ingredient
Bicalutamide
Manufacturer
Accord Healthcare B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
One tablet once a day.
Method
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water, ideally at the same time each day.
Important
One tablet. Do not take more than one tablet per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Rash
- •Breast swelling and tenderness
- •Weakness
- •Yellow skin or eyes (jaundice), which can be a sign of liver problems
- •Abdominal pain
- •Blood in urine
- •Hot flushes
- •Nausea
- •Itching
- •Dry skin
- •Erectile dysfunction (difficulty getting an erection)
- •Weight gain
- •Decreased sex drive and reduced fertility
- •Hair loss
- •Hair regrowth or increased hair growth
- •Low red blood cell count (anemia), causing tiredness and paleness
- •Loss of appetite
- •Depression
- •Drowsiness
- •Indigestion
- •Dizziness
- •Constipation
- •Flatulence
- •Chest pain
- •Swelling
RARE
- •Allergic reactions: sudden rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat or other parts of the body, shortness of breath, wheezing or trouble breathing.
- •Severe or worsening shortness of breath, possibly with cough or high fever, which could be a sign of lung inflammation.
- •Increased skin sensitivity to sunlight.
- •Changes in heart's electrical activity (prolonged QT interval on ECG).
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to bicalutamide or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- This medicine is not for women.
- Do not take if you are already taking medicines for heartburn (cisapride) or allergies (terfenadine, astemizole).
- This medicine should not be given to children.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, as blood tests may be needed before and during treatment.
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- Inform your doctor if you have heart or blood vessel problems, including heart rhythm issues, as this medicine might increase the risk.
- If you are taking this medicine, you and your partner must use contraception during treatment and for 130 days after stopping it.
- If you go to the hospital, tell the medical staff that you are taking this medicine.
- Avoid strong sunlight or UV light while taking this medicine.