SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Casodex

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Casodex

Casodex has 43 Side Effects total
15 are Life Threatening
23 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Casodex

Casodex is also known by the generic name Bicalutamide USES: Bicalutamide is used to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other areas of the body. It is used in combination with hormone treatment. This medication works by blocking the action of male hormones in the prostate, slowing growth of the tumors. This medication should not be used in women or children.

Casodex has 15 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Casodex

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Casodex

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Casodex

Critical Seriousness - Cannot Empty Bladder - Urinary Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Casodex

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Casodex

Critical Seriousness - Difficult or Painful Urination - Dysuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Casodex

Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Casodex

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Casodex

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Casodex

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Casodex

Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Pneumonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Casodex

Critical Seriousness - Liver Failure - Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Casodex

Critical Seriousness - Lung Fibrosis - Pulmonary Fibrosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Casodex

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Casodex

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Casodex

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Casodex has 23 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Altered Interest in Having Sexual Intercourse - Libido Changes is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Casodex

Anemia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Casodex

Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Casodex

Breast Tenderness - Mastalgia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Casodex

Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Casodex

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Casodex

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Casodex

Enlarged Breasts in Males - Gynecomastia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Casodex

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Casodex

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Casodex

Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Casodex

Gas - Flatulence is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Casodex

High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Casodex

Inability to have an Erection - Erectile Dysfunction is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Casodex

Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Casodex

Indigestion - Dyspepsia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Casodex

Loss of Appetite - Anorexia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Casodex

Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Casodex

Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Casodex

Temporary Redness of Face and Neck - Flushing is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Casodex

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Casodex

Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Casodex

Urination During the Night - Nocturia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Casodex

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Casodex Drug-Drug Interactions

Casodex has interactions of severe seriousness with 12 drug(s):

Casodex has 1 severe interactions with Astemizole. Click here to see them

Casodex has 1 severe interactions with Cisapride. Click here to see them

Casodex has 1 severe interactions with Efalizumab. Click here to see them

Casodex has 1 severe interactions with Hismanal. Click here to see them

Casodex has 1 severe interactions with Natalizumab. Click here to see them

Casodex has 1 severe interactions with Propulsid. Click here to see them

Casodex has 1 severe interactions with Raptiva. Click here to see them

Casodex has 1 severe interactions with Seldane. Click here to see them

Casodex has 1 severe interactions with Seldane-D. Click here to see them

Casodex has 2 severe interactions with Terfenadine. Click here to see them

Casodex has 1 severe interactions with Terfenadine-Pseudoephedrine. Click here to see them

Casodex has 1 severe interactions with Tysabri. Click here to see them

Casodex has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Casodex has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Casodex has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Casodex has 8 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Casodex.

Casodex Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Casodex.

Relative Contraindications

Drug-Induced Hepatitis - Hepatitis caused by Drugs is a contraindication of Casodex.

Interstitial Pneumonitis is a contraindication of Casodex.

Contraindication Warnings

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Casodex.

Anemia is a contraindication of Casodex.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Casodex.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Casodex.

Hyperglycemia - High Blood Sugar is a contraindication of Casodex.

Casodex has 2 related brands and strengths:

Bicalutamide 50 Mg Tab Casodex 50 Mg Tab

Casodex - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.