What Is Bicatero 50 mg Tablet?
Bicatero 50 mg tablet contains Bicalutamide as its active ingredient. It is made by Hetero and comes as an oral tablet. This drug belongs to a group called anti-androgens. These are medicines that block male hormones.
What Is Bicatero 50 mg Used For?
Bicalutamide is used in the treatment of prostate cancer in men. It is often given alongside another hormone treatment as part of a combined course. Doctors may also prescribe in certain prostate cancer cases.
How Does Bicatero 50 mg Work?
The body produces male hormones called androgens. Testosterone is the main one. Prostate cancer cells use these hormones to grow. Bicatero 50 mg blocks androgen receptors. It stops testosterone from reaching the cancer cells. Without that signal, the cancer cells slow down. The tumour loses the fuel it depends on.
Side Effect
Some people notice side effects while taking Bicalutamide. Common ones include: Hot flushes Breast tenderness or swelling in men Feeling tired or low energy Nausea or stomach discomfort Constipation Reduced sex drive Liver enzyme changes Tell your doctor straight away if you notice yellowing of the skin or eyes. Dark urine or sharp chest pain also need attention without delay.
Who Should Not Take This Medicine?
Do not take Bicatero 50 mg tablet if:
- You are a woman who is pregnant or may become pregnant
- You have liver disease that is not fully under control
- You are allergic to Bicalutamide or any ingredient in the tablet
- You are giving this to a child
Tell your doctor if you have a history of liver problems before starting this medicine.
How to Store Bicatero 50 mg Tablet
- Store under 25 C.
- Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
- Humidity can affect the tablets over time, so avoid storing near a bathroom.
- Store it in original blister packaging to avoid moisture.
