Casodex

Casodex questions and answers

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Q: casodex how long will i have to take it and how often do i get hormone injections?


A: Casodex is for the treatment of stage D2 metastatic carcinoma of the prostate. You will have to take it all the time unless you have problems with your liver. Then the doctor should have you stop.. Normally hormone shots are given once a month. You might consider getting an Orchectomy done(Removal of the testicles.) This is a permanent hormone treatment, hence no shots. I had that done. No big deal.

Q: with the drug Casodex, why should i as a female wear gloves and a mask?


A: Bicalutamide sold as Casodex is contraindicated in females and children. "contraindication is a condition or factor that increases the risks involved in using a particular drug". Adverse reactions include reproductive system and breast disorders, breast tenderness, gynaecomastia (breasts in men), hot flushes, gastrointestinal disorders, diarrhea, nausea, hepatic changes (elevated levels of transaminases, jaundice), asthenia and pruritus. Gloves and masks prevent unintended absorption and inhalation.

Q: Is the Casodex antiandrogen effect permanent?
Prostate Cancer Treatment

A: No. Generally it is quite temporary, unfortunately so in fact. In my experience patients with metastatic prostate cancer generally respond for several months to Casodex, then may respond again when this agent is withdrawn, usually for less time than the initial response. It can treat the cancer when it is first given; changes in the cancer cells over time then make them susceptible to the withdrawal of the drug later.

Q: SIDE AFFECTS OF CASODEX?
would casodex cause double vision. or what else might cause it.

A: why did you place this in the respiratory disease category?

Q: what are drug substitutes for Casodex?


A: There are other anti androgen drugs like spironolactone, ketaconozole, and finasteride. Are you having too many side effects? Most drug substitutes of the same nature have the same side effects. Why exactly are you trying to inhibit your testosterone levels?

Q: Casodex --- Withdrawal Side Effects?
My Father Has Been on Casodex and since he has come off them he has been having headaches. Does anyone out there know of any other person that has had the similar problems, and is it his imagination or has it been the withdrawal of the tabs. Doctor ???? the usual mmm+ohh!! . It might be migrane,, it might be so so so....

A: it could be a number of things. i'd check with a doctor to be sure.

Q: My Father-in-law is taking casodex for Prostate Cancer $500.00 a month know of anyway to help with the cost?


A: Contact the manufacturer of the medication, sometimes they are willing to help you out when you deal with them directly. (AstraZeneca mfg.)

Q: Is Casodex 50mg for 28 days effect permanent?
For Prostate Cancer

A: i have no personal knowledge, but see attached link.

Q: Is Zoladex the same as Casodex?


A: Both these medications are given for treatment of Prostrate cancer. They are differnt. Zoladex is given for release of hormone while Casodex is given to block the hormone effect. GISERELIN or Zoladex is a synthetic peptide analogue of gonadotropin-releasing hormone used to treat prostate cancer, endometriosis, and advanced breast cancer. and BICALUTAMIDE (Casodex®) blocks the effect of the male hormone called testosterone. Prostate cancer responds to the removal of androgens. Bicalutamide is used in combination with another medicine. Generic bicalutamide tablets are not yet available.

Q: I took my dad pills by accident what do i do?
I took my dad casodex for prostate cancer it look just like my and my pills wear near his what could happen i took it like 30min ago i am freaking out what should i do i know it is for hormones

A: call poison control they will tell you if you need to go to ER 1800-222-1222...good luck, and check the pills next time!

Q: when would you give a patient with spinal cord compression and PSA of 2000 ketoconazole?
patient with multiple bony mets, heme/onc already started on casodex and lupron (simultaneously) family refuses orchiectomy

A: Orchiectomy is the fastest way to obtain a castrate level of testosterone. Ketoconazole is the next fastest. If a patient has symptomatic spinal cord compression from prostate cancer mets, immediate orchiectomy or ketoconazole AND steroid bolus is indicated. Lupron will eventually result in chemical castration, but first causes a "flare" of testosterone that can initially worsen cord compression, but this affect is minimized by blocking the testosterone receptor with bicalutamide (casodex) Also, external beam radiation to the affected vertebrae can slow progress of mets and should be considered in a patient like this. Hope this helps.

Q: What is the Generic name for?
Anadrol Casodex Cialis VePESID

A: Anadrol- Oxymetholone Casodex- Bicalutamide Cialis- Tadalafil VePESID- Etoposide

Q: can lupron shots in men cause fatigue.?
83 old man with prostate cancer confined to prostate last 10 years. was on casodex , now only taking lupron every 3 months. since january,psa numbers below 1. Since may has started to get fatigued very easily. used to have lots of energy. any suggestions to get back energy. a battery of tests with doctors were negative.

A: Yes, tiredness is one of the side effects of lupron. The best thing to do is to notify the doctor about the fatigue. It is imperitive that he know. The doctor will decide what action he wants to take regarding the fatigue.