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Bicalpro 50mg Tablet Substitute
Bicalpro 50mg Tablet Substitute
Verified Ingredients and Effects
Composition:
BICALUTAMIDE-50MG
Uses:
Prostate cancer
Medicinal Benefits:
Bicalpro 50mg Tablet contains Bicalutamide, an anticancer drug used in the treatment of prostate cancer. Bicalpro 50mg Tablet works by inhibiting the effects of androgens (male hormones) such as testosterone that increase the growth of prostate cancer cells. Bicalpro 50mg Tablet prevents testosterone from binding to androgen receptors on the prostate cancer cells and starves cancer cells of testosterone. Thereby, it prevents the growth of prostate cancer cells and eventually shrinks the prostate tumor. Also, Bicalpro 50mg Tablet relieves difficulty in urination. Bicalpro 50mg Tablet can be used in combination with radiation therapy to treat prostate cancer where cancer has spread from the prostate gland to the surrounding tissues.
FAQs
Bicalpro 50mg Tablet contains Bicalutamide, an anticancer drug that works by inhibiting the effects of androgens (male hormones) such as testosterone and reduces or prevents the growth of prostate cancer cells and eventually shrink the prostate tumour.
You are not recommended to take Bicalpro 50mg Tablet with anti-allergic drugs such as terfenadine or astemizole. It may increase the levels of terfenadine or astemizole in blood and cause adverse effects as severe irregular heartbeat. However, please consult a doctor before taking Bicalpro 50mg Tablet with other medicines.
Bicalpro 50mg Tablet may cause infertility or a period of subfertility (delay in conceiving) in men. Therefore, if you want to father a child, please discuss with your doctor before taking Bicalpro 50mg Tablet.
Bicalpro 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in diabetic patients as it may increase the risk of high blood sugar levels. Therefore, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Bicalpro 50mg Tablet and inform your doctor if you have diabetes before taking Bicalpro 50mg Tablet.
Bicalpro 50mg Tablet is not recommended for patients suffering from heart rhythm problems such as arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) as it may increase the risk of heart rhythm problems. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have any heart problems before taking Bicalpro 50mg Tablet.
Bicalpro 50mg Tablet increase skin sensitivity to the sun and make sunburn more easily. Therefore, avoid direct exposure to excessive UV-light or sunlight, wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen while going out in the sun.