IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR, THE EXPERTISE AND JUDGMENT OF YOUR PHYSICIAN, PHARMACIST OR OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO INDICATE THAT USE OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR EFFECTIVE FOR YOU. CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING THIS DRUG.

 

Drug Name: Bicalutamide (bye-kah-LEW-tuh-mide) (Oral Medication)

Common Brand Name: Casodex

Generic available in Canada: yes, Bicalutamide (we are currently filling Novo-Bicalutamide, by Novopharm)

Uses: This medication is used in combination with other medication for the treatment of a certain stage of prostate cancer (metastatic prostate cancer).

How to use: Take this by mouth exactly as directed, usually once a day in the morning or in the evening. It is best to take this medication at the same time each day. This may be taken with or without meals. Do not increase your dose or stop taking without consulting with your physician.