What is the most important information I should know about bicalutamide?
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
liver disease or if you use
a
blood thinner such as
warfarin (Coumadin)..
Bicalutamide is given as part of a combination
prostate cancer treatment with another
medication that prevents the testicles from producing
testosterone. You should not start taking
bicalutamide until you have received the other
medication prescribed as part of your treatment.
Your doctor may occasionally change your bicalutamide dose to make sure you get the
best results from this medication. Do not stop taking bicalutamide without your doctor's advice.
If you stop your treatment suddenly, your condition may become worse.
To be sure this medication is helping your condition and is not causing harmful effects,
your prostate and liver function will need to be checked with blood tests on a regular basis. Do
not miss any scheduled appointments.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as chest pain, shortness of
breath, swelling, blood in your urine, or stomach pain with loss of appetite, dark urine, and
yellowing of your skin or eyes.
Bicalutamide should
never be taken by a woman or a child.
Although bicalutamide is not for use by women, this medication can cause birth
defects if a woman is exposed to it during pregnancy.
What is bicalutamide?
Bicalutamide is an anti-androgen. It works in the body by preventing the actions of
androgens (male hormones).
Bicalutamide is used together with another hormone to treat prostate cancer.
Bicalutamide may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication
guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking bicalutamide?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to bicalutamide, or if you have
liver disease.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have liver disease or any other
serious illness. You may not be able to take bicalutamide, or you may need a dose adjustment or
special tests during treatment.
Bicalutamide should never be taken by a woman or a child.
Although bicalutamide is not for use by women, this medication can cause birth
defects if a woman is exposed to it during pregnancy.
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