Casodex for Curing Prostrate Cancer


Casodex is the brand name under which a renowned pharmaceutical company named AstraZeneca manufactures the medication comprising of the drug bicalutamide as a means of treatment for prostrate cancer. Due to its attribute of being an oral non-steroidal anti androgen drug, Casodex was launched for the first time in 1995 as a part of the combination therapy along with luteinizing hormone as a treatment for advanced prostrate cancer ad later was applied as a form of monotherapy for effectively controlling the condition during its initial stages itself. Androgens are male hormones and being an anti androgen, this medication prevents the action of androgens in the body by binding it with the androgen receptor and causing its degradation while the luteinizing hormone is meant for reducing the production of testosterone in the testicles.




CASODEX 1- aid to cancer patient

CASODEX is a hormonal therapy used for the treatment of patients who are suffering from prostate cancer. There are other types of therapies also. There is interference of hormonal therapies in the body with the action or production of hormones. Hormones are produced naturally in the body. They control the movement of cells and organs in the body and also act as messengers. Structure of casodex is somewhat similar to testosterone, which is male's sex hormone. It prevents testosterone from getting attached to receptors through the area of cancer cells. These cells may either stop from growing or grows slowly when there is no testosterone, as a result it may some times reduce.

Casodex is taken only once a day in a tablet form, its dosage can be either 50 mg or 150 mg. Some of the following side effects due to intake of Casodex can be as follows:

  • Tenderness of breast,
  • Skin dryness and itching,
  • Feeling of Nausea,
  • Difficulties in erection (impotence),
  • Feeling of weakness,
  • Gaining weight,
  • Normal pain in stomach or abdomen,
  • Problems with liver.

Doctor is to be consulted as doctors will briefly study the case and then provide them medicines. Casodex is prescribed for some months or even for years. Treatment will continue until it controls you from cancer. Some things which should be remembered are:

  • Casodex should be kept in safe place and out of children's reach as it can be harmful.
  • If patient's treatment has been stopped, then the remaining tablets should be returned to the pharmacist.
  • Not to throw them or flush them into the toilet.
  • Not to worry if patient forget to take the tablet. The level of drug in patient's body does not change, but it is preferable not to miss them, and in any case do inform the doctor or nurse.
  • Before going out for holidays, don't forget to take the prescription, if in any case there's any shortage of tablets.

Casodex is a well known drug and at the same time it is widely considered as the best option for most of the strange diseases that you might come along. It is always advised to buy these drugs at a Canadian pharmacy, as you can save a lot of time and money. You can click here to buy Casodex online.

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