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Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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Composition :

BICALUTAMIDE-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Hilfen Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's

K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's belongs to the class of anticancer drugs called non-steroidal anti-androgens used to treat prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is prostate gland cancer (a small gland under the bladder that produces semen) found only in men. The symptoms include difficulty in urination, pain, numbness, or sexual problems.

K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's contains Bicalutamide which works by inhibiting the effects of androgens (male hormones) such as testosterone that increase the growth of prostate cancer cells. K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's 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.

Take K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's with or without food as advised by your doctor and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience weakness, skin rash, swelling and tenderness of the breast, nausea, dry skin, weight gain, hair loss, hot flushes (sudden feeling of warmth), anemia (lack of blood), reduces sex drive, constipation, depression, indigestion or dizziness. Most of these side effects of K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's is not recommended for women and children. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's. Please consult a doctor if you want to father a child before taking K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's as it may impair fertility in men. Avoid taking K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's with cisapride, astemizole, or terfenadine. Avoid direct exposure to excessive UV light or sunlight and wear protective clothing while going out in the sun as K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's may increase sunburn risk. If you have diabetes, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's.

Uses of K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's

Prostate cancer

Directions for Use

Take K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's with or without food as prescribed by your doctor and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's contains Bicalutamide, an anticancer drug used in the treatment of prostate cancer. K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's works by inhibiting the effects of androgens (male hormones) such as testosterone that increase the growth of prostate cancer cells. K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's 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, K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's relieves difficulty in urination. K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's can be used in combination with radiation therapy to treat prostate cancer where cancer has spread from the prostate gland to the surrounding tissues.

Storage

Keep K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's out of reach and sight of children.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's is not recommended for women and children. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's. You and your partner recommend using effective birth control measures while taking K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's and for 130 days after discontinuing K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's. Please consult a doctor if you want to father a child before taking K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's as it may impair fertility in men. You are advised to quit smoking as it may increase the risk of prostate cancer. Avoid taking K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's with cisapride, astemizole, or terfenadine. Regular tests are recommended to monitor liver function and if there is any severe disturbance in liver functioning, avoid taking K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's. Avoid direct exposure to excessive UV light or sunlight and wear protective clothing while going out in the sun as K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's may increase sunburn risk. If you have diabetes, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include fish, soy, tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, kale, broccoli and oils containing omega-3 fatty acids such as olive oil as these foods may reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
  • Avoid grilled meat, red meat, saturated fat found in animal products, milk and dairy products as they may increase prostate cancer risk.
  • Exercise regularly to lose weight as obesity is also considered as a risk factor for prostate cancer.
  • Quit smoking to reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTINEOPLASTIC

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FAQs

K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's 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 K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's 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 K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's with other medicines.

K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's 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 K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's.

K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's 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 K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's and inform your doctor if you have diabetes before taking K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's.

K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's 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 K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's.

K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's 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.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CISAPRIDE
  • ASTEMIZOLE
  • TERFENADINE
  • PROCAINAMIDE
  • AMIODARONE
  • SOTALOL
  • QUINIDINE
  • MOXIFLOXACIN
  • METHADONE
  • WARFARIN
  • CICLOSPORIN
  • CIMETIDINE
  • KETOCONAZOLE

Special Advise

Regular blood tests are recommended to monitor changes in blood and liver functioning while taking K-Mide 50 Tablet 10's.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Prostate cancer: It is prostate gland cancer (a small gland under the bladder that produces semen) found only in men. The symptoms include difficulty in urination, pain, numbness, or sexual problems. It is the most common type of cancer in men. The cause of prostate cancer is unknown and may be caused due to exposure to certain chemicals or family history. There are certain factors that increase the risk of prostate cancer, such as a family history of prostate cancer, older age, obesity, or genetic changes.

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