Calutide - 50mg

Calutide 50 mg (Bicalutamide)

US brands equivalent to Calutide 50 mg (Bicalutamide)

The equivalent US brands available for Calutide 50 mg are:

• Casodex

Calutide 50 mg is easily available via online pharmacy, drugstore, and medical supply store.

What is The Generic Name of Calutide 50 mg?

Bicalutamide is the generic name of the Calutide 50 mg and it is manufactured by Cipla Ltd, India.

About Calutide 50 mg (Bicalutamide):

Calutide 50 mg is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. Calutide 50 mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-cancer medicine used in men along with other specific agents for the treatment of prostate cancer.  The active medicament present in Calutide is Bicalutamide. It is a prescription drug and must be used as per the instructions of your physician.

Manufacturer of Calutide 50 mg (Bicalutamide):

Calutide 50 mg is manufactured by Cipla in India and is available at all the leading online pharmacies, drug stores, and medical stores. It is one of the leading brands in India.

The strength of Calutide 50 mg (Bicalutamide):

Calutide 50 mg contains Bicalutamide as active medical ingredient.

It should be noted that Calutide 50 mg is available in varying strengths.

Calutide 50 mg (Bicalutamide) is used for the treatment and prevention of:

• Prostate cancer

How Calutide 50 mg (Bicalutamide) works?

It works as follows:

1. Calutide 50mg tablet blocks the effect of the natural male hormones on the growth of prostate cells. Calutide 50mg tablet also blocks the undesired effects of androgens in females such as excessive hair growth and acne.

Before you use a Calutide 50 mg (Bicalutamide)

You should be sure that:

1. You are not allergic to it.

2. It is not affecting the medicines you are taking with it or not interacting with those.

What should be avoided while using Calutide 50 mg (Bicalutamide)

• Using Alcohol

• Breastfeeding

When not to use Calutide 50 mg (Bicalutamide)?

One should avoid using

1.       If one is suffering from an allergy

2.       If one is pregnant

Tell your doctor if

• You are taking any other medication for any disease or disorder.

• If you are allergic to Calutide 50 mg

The dosage of Calutide 50 mg (Bicalutamide):

Calutide 50 mg is available in varying strengths and at different doses.

Consult a doctor for the appropriate dose.

How much of Calutide 50 mg (Bicalutamide)?

Generally, it must be in the range which is suitable according to the person’s health. It is available in the form of tablets.

How to use Calutide 50 mg (Bicalutamide)?

• One should wash and dry his/her hands properly before taking Calutide 50 mg

• One should use only as much as needed or as prescribed by the doctor.

• One should take Calutide 50 mg as long as directed by the physician.

For how long should Calutide 50 mg (Bicalutamide)?

One should take Calutide 50 mg as long as directed by the physician.

What can happen due to the overdose of Calutide 50 mg (Bicalutamide)?

An overdose of Calutide 50 mg can lead to excessive fever. To avoid this, always contact the doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

Missed dose of Calutide 50 mg (Bicalutamide)

Take the missed dose as soon as you recall it. If it is nearly close to the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

Side effects of Calutide 50 mg (Bicalutamide)

The side effects of Calutide 50 mg are as follows:

• Itching

• Fever

• Headache

• Skin rash

• Nausea

• Abdominal pain

• Dizziness

Drug Interactions with Calutide 50 mg (Bicalutamide)

If you are taking some drugs or other over the counter medicines, these may interfere with the therapeutic effect of Calutide 50 mg. Some of the drugs that are known to interact with Calutide 50 mg are as follows:

·         Dicumarol

·         Domperidone

·         Eliglustat

·         Amiodarone

You must inform the doctor about all the medications you are already taking and always follow the instructions.

Contraindications for Calutide 50 mg (Bicalutamide)

• If you are allergic to Calutide 50 mg

• If you are consuming alcohol

• If you are taking any herbal supplements

Warning and Precautions for Calutide 50 mg (Bicalutamide)

1. If irritation or allergies persist, stop the application of medicine and consult a doctor.

2. Keep in proper condition and out of reach of children.

Things to remember For Calutide 50 mg (Bicalutamide)

1. Read the medicine packet thoroughly

2. Tell the doctor about your medical history.

3. Follow the instructions as told by the doctor.

4. Know before use that how to store the medicine at room temperature in a clean and dry place.

Indication and Usage For Calutide 50 mg (Bicalutamide):

Use Calutide 50 mg as prescribed by the doctor to prostate cancer

• Swallow Calutide 50 mg as a whole

• Do not chew or crush

• Always wash hands before taking the Calutide 50 mg

• Use Calutide 50 mg with meal

Recommended dose For Calutide 50 mg (Bicalutamide)-

To avoid side effects, use Calutide 50 mg according to the prescribed dose.

For adults, one can have Calutide 50 mg once a day.