What is Casodex?

Casodex is a tablet that is taken daily by people suffering from advanced prostate cancer. This medicine is prescribed also for other uses and is included among a class of medicines called hormones. This medicine works as a block to stop chemicals from entering cancer cells, thereby slowing the cancer cells in the body. How long should a prostate cancer patient take this? It depends on the patient on how his body reacts to the drug and the type of cancer he has.

Casodex has been proven effective and is considered to be the leading anti-androgen drug in European countries and Japan. It is also known to have effects such as breast swelling, breast pain and hot flushes.

How To Use Casodex?

There are special things to bear in mind when using Casodex.

First, you need to consult your doctor because you might be allergic to Casodex. You must also tell your doctor what medications you are taking because there are certain medicines and chemicals that don't work well with Casodex. Examples of these are anticoagulants, aspirin, aspirin-substitute products and also vitamins.

Secondly, Casodex should not be used when you have a liver problem. You must never have a vaccination if you are taking this drug.

Thirdly, Casodex stops sperm production but this does not mean that you will never get someone pregnant. It is therefore advisable to take extra precaution because it is not good to impregnate someone while taking this medicine. This has a negative effect on the fetus.

Fourth, the recommended dose for Casodex is one 50 mg tablet taken once a day. It should be taken the same time during the day, eating or without eating. However, there are some cases when dosage can change depending on the body weight, medical conditions and other medications. You must follow what your doctor tells you.

Fifth, if you miss a dose of Casodex, then take it immediately. If even you missed one tablet in one day, never take a double medicine the next day.

What Are The Side Effects of Casodex?

There are many reported side effects for this medicine. The common ones are hot flashes, breast swelling, and loss of sexual desire, impotence, headache and diarrhea. If the symptoms are severe such as nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite and dark urine, consult your doctor.

Other Facts About Casodex

Casodex should be kept away from excessive heat and moisture. You must store it in a container in room temperature that is tightly closed and can't be reached by the children.

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Can provide these for you even if you are from a far-flung country. If you would like your purchases to be less expensive, you can order for a 90-day supply because your delivery charge shall be less than ordering it every 30 days.

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