Bicalutamide USP
COMPOSITION : Each film coated tablet contains Bicalutamide USP 50mg.
INDICATIONS : It is indicated for use in combination therapy with a luteinizing hormone-releasing
hormone (LHRH) analog for the treatment of Stage D2 metastatic carcinoma of the prostate.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION : The recommended dose for Bicalutamide therapy in
combination with an LHRH analog is one 50 mg tablet once daily (morning or evening), with or
without food. It is recommended that Bicalutamide should be taken at the same time each
day.Treatment with Bicalutamide should be started at the same time as treatment with an LHRH
analog.
Dosage Adjustment in Renal Impairment : No dosage adjustment is necessary for patients with renal impairment.
Dosage Adjustment in Hepatic Impairment : No dosage adjustment is necessary for patients with
mild to moderate hepatic impairment.In patients with severe liver impairment, although there was a
76% increase in the half-life (5.9 and 10.4 days for normal and impaired patients, respectively) of the
active enantiomer of Bicalutamide no dosage adjustment is necessary. Or, as directed by the
registered physicians.
Use in pregnancy and lactation : There are no adequate and well controlled studied in pregnant
and lactating women. It may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. If this drug
is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, the patient
should be apprised of the potential hazard to a fetus.
Packing : Each box contains 28 tablets in Alu-Alu blister pack.