What are bicalutamide tablets used for?
Bicalutamide is used with another medication (gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists; such as leuprolide or goserelin) to treat metastatic prostate cancer (cancer that started in the prostate and has spread to other parts of the body). Bicalutamide is in a class of medications called nonsteroidal antiandrogens.
Is Casodex a form of chemotherapy?
No, Casodex is not a form of chemotherapy, Casodex (bicalutamide) is an anti-androgen which is a type of hormone therapy used to treat prostate cancer. When you have cancer there are different options of cancer treatment including: hormone therapy.
Can you drink alcohol with bicalutamide?
Bicalutamide is usually taken once a day, at about the same time each day. Drinking alcohol while taking bicalutamide may produce excessive facial flushing. Avoid drinking alcohol if this becomes bothersome.
Can bicalutamide cause breathlessness?
Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
What are the side effects of taking Caloxa?
Caloxa side effects 1 breast pain or swelling; 2 blood in your urine; 3 fever, chills; 4 sudden chest pain or discomfort, wheezing, dry cough, feeling short of breath; 5 low red blood cells (anemia)–pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, rapid heart rate, trouble concentrating;
Are there any side effects from taking acetaminophen?
Acetaminophen does not cause the stomach and intestinal ulcers that NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen may cause. However, acetaminophen does not reduce swelling ( inflammation) like the NSAIDs do. Consult your doctor for more details and to see which medication might be right for you.
What kind of drug is acetaminophen used for?
Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol or apap, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as 1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoids. These are phenols that are unsubstituted at the 2-position. Acetaminophen is a drug which is used for temporary relief of fever, minor aches, and pains.
How many mg of acetaminophen can you take in 24 hours?
Adults and teenagers who weigh at least 110 pounds (50 kilograms): Do not take more than 1000 milligrams (mg) at one time. Do not take more than 4000 mg in 24 hours. Children younger than 12 years old: Do not take more than 5 doses of acetaminophen in 24 hours.